Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-05-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3831 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska One Hundred Sixteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 10:12 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Ellis was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Neil Timpson of the Salvation Army. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord, help us to not get so busy that we cannot help those who come to us in need, be it great or small. And Bless us this National Day of Prayer. Help us to make it more than just another day, but a day of searching our hearts for Your will to be done in all that we do. Amen. Senator Adams led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred fifteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 3831 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3832 Messages from the Governor SB 211 Message dated and received May 6 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 211 An Act renaming the Gravina Veterans Memorial Bridge as the Ralph M. Bartholomew Veterans Memorial Bridge. Chapter 28, SLA 1998 Effective Date: 8/4/98 HB 380 Message dated and received May 6 was read, stating: Dear President Miller: Under authority of art. II, sec. 15 of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 380(FIN) am S An Act relating to a temporary reduction of royalty on oil and gas produced for sale from certain fields described as being located within the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin, as having been discovered before January 1, 1988, and as having been undeveloped or shut in from at least January 1, 1988, through December 31, 1997. I have vetoed this bill because it violates the two fundamental principles necessary to protect the state's interest as contained in current state law. It grants arbitrary relief from lease terms without a thorough evaluation of the economic need for the relief, and it does not allow the state to adjust these royalties upward should oil prices rise during the life of the reduction. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3833 HB 380 I must also note 50 percent of the royalties from these fields would go into the principal of the Permanent Fund. A royalty reduction unwarranted by market conditions and allowing no adjustments for increased prices shortchanges Alaskans' Permanent Fund. A successful partnership between industry and the state means providing economic incentives when necessary and sharing in benefits, including those that were unanticipated. This bill reduces Alaska's oil royalty for six specific fields in Cook Inlet without knowing whether those reductions are necessary. The provisions in this bill are not required to promote sound oil and gas development in Cook Inlet, have not been carefully considered, and are not an example of "doing it right." Three years ago, the Legislature approved my proposal to allow for modification of state oil and gas leases "for production that would not otherwise be economically feasible." That law, now contained in AS 38.05.180(j), is the method the state should use to provide development incentives because it requires an in-depth economic analysis of leases and protects the state by adjusting royalty upward if the price of oil and gas should increase after the modification. This Administration developed the current law with thorough analysis, long and hard negotiations, and extensive public debate. That level of analysis, especially by the Department of Natural Resources, the state agency with expertise in this area, has not been undertaken in these Cook Inlet cases because no data was provided to do so. The resurgence in exploration and development in Alaska is based on a favorable business climate and new technology to drive down the costs of exploration, development, and production. We have the adequate tools to encourage development and protect the state's interest without arbitrarily giving away the state's resources. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3834 Messages from the House HB 193 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 193(FIN) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 193(FIN) An Act relating to financial assistance for students attending certain graduate education programs; and providing for an effective date. Standing Committee Reports HB 245 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(RLS) am An Act relating to assault in the fourth degree; relating to the definition of crime involving domestic violence in AS 11; relating to unlawful contact with a victim or witness; relating to rehabilitation programs for perpetrators of domestic violence; amending Rule 5(b), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure and Rule 404(b), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date and recommended the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Senate Committee Substitute for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(RLS) am offered on page 3783. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Parnell, Donley. Previous House zero and indeterminate fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 257 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) am An Act relating to elections, to election officials and election workers, to voter registration, and to candidates for election; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3835 HB 257 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Adams, Torgerson, Donley. Signing no recommendation: Senator Parnell. Previous House fiscal note applies to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 303 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 303 An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Parnell, Adams, Torgerson, Donley. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 488 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 488 am An Act relating to the Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Development Advisory Board. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Parnell, Adams, Torgerson, Donley. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 314 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 314 An Act relating to the Alaska marine highway system and to municipal feeder vessel authorities. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Leman, Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Taylor. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3836 SB 314 The bill is on todays calendar. HB 189 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(JUD) am An Act relating to sale, gift, exchange, or distribution of tobacco and tobacco products. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor, Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 335 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 335 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. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 347 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(L&C) An Act relating to an exemption from overtime wage requirements for certain motor vehicle mechanics. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 353 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) am An Act relating to adoption by reference in regulations; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3837 HB 486 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 486(L&C) An Act relating to the Alaska Securities Act; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Taylor, Duncan. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. HJR 22 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Relating to the maritime boundary between Alaska and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor, Duncan. Zero fiscal note for the Senate Committee Substitute published today from the Senate Rules Committee. The resolution is on todays calendar. HJR 65 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65(L&C) Requesting that Alaska wild salmon be included as an organic food under federal law. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Taylor, Duncan. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman. The resolution is on todays calendar. The presence of Senator Ellis was noted. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3838 SR 2 The Rules 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 to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Taylor, Leman. Signing do not calendar: Senator Duncan. The resolution is on todays calendar. SR 3 The Rules 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 to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Taylor, Leman. Signing do not calendar: Senator Duncan. The resolution is on todays calendar. Recess Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:25 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House Speaker Phillips called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Miller at 10:42 a.m. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3839 The purpose of the Joint Session was to consider the Governors veto of SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 380(FIN) am S An Act relating to a temporary reduction of royalty on oil and gas produced for sale from certain fields described as being located within the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin, as having been discovered before January 1, 1988, and as having been undeveloped or shut in from at least January 1, 1988, through December 31, 1997. The roll of the House was taken and showed forty members present. The roll of the Senate was called and showed twenty members present. HB 380 Senator Taylor moved that SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 380(FIN) am S become law notwithstanding the Governors veto. Representative Hanley moved that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Representative Hanley was required to vote. The question being Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 380(FIN) am S become law notwithstanding the Governors veto? The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: SCS CSHB 380(FIN) am S Override Veto SENATE YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken, Miller Nays: Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Adams 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3840 HB 380 The roll of the House was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 380(FIN) am S Override Veto YEAS: 26 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia TOTALS: YEAS: 41 NAYS: 19 and so, the Governors veto of SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 380(FIN) am S An Act relating to a temporary reduction of royalty on oil and gas produced for sale from certain fields described as being located within the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin, as having been discovered before January 1, 1988, and as having been undeveloped or shut in from at least January 1, 1988, through December 31, 1997 was overridden and the engrossed and enrolled copies were returned to the Office of the Governor. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Miller adjourned the Joint Session at 11:12 a.m. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 11:35 a.m. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3841 Standing Committee Reports Continued HB 257 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) am An Act relating to elections, to election officials and election workers, to voter registration, and to candidates for election; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 314 SENATE BILL NO. 314 An Act relating to the Alaska marine highway system and to municipal feeder vessel authorities was read the second time. Senator Sharp, Cochair, moved for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 3156. Senator Sharp called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 314(FIN) An Act relating to the Alaska marine highway system and to municipal feeder vessel authorities and port authorities was adopted and read the second time. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 1 : Delete Section 1, and insert a new Section 1 to read: (b) The long-range plan and revisions and updates of the plan shall fully consider and incorporate, where appropriate, the operation of feeder or local ferry service by authorities established under AS 29.35.605 or 29.35.750. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3842 SB 314 Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 314(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. 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 SENATE BILL NO. 314(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 314(FIN) An Act relating to the Alaska marine highway system and to municipal feeder vessel authorities and port authorities pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 314(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 314(FIN) passed the Senate. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3843 SB 314 Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of House Bills HB 189 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(JUD) am An Act relating to sale, gift, exchange, or distribution of tobacco and tobacco products was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(JUD) am be placed at the bottom of todays calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 340 Senator Taylor requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 340(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 340(FIN) An Act relating to the University of Alaska and university land, and authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state land pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 340(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Phillips and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 340(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3844 Reconsideration of House Bills HB 411 Senator Mackie requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 411(FIN) An Act relating to issuance of a winery license in a local option area be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Ward moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 411(FIN) be held to the next calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 297 Senator Ellis requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 297(2d RLS) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 297(2d RLS) An Act relating to breast-feeding pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 297(2d RLS) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 297(2d RLS) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Sharp lifted the call. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3845 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 12:00 noon. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 12:39 p.m. Consideration of the Calendar Continued Second Reading of House Bills HB 257 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) am An Act relating to elections, to election officials and election workers, to voter registration, and to candidates for election; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3834. Senator Duncan objected. Senator Mackie called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: Shall the Finance Senate Committee Substitute be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 257(FIN) am Second Reading Adopt Finance Senate Committee Substitute? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3846 HB 257 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 9, following line 12: Delete Section 14 Delete Section 15 Delete Section 16 Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Halford objected. Senator Green moved and asked unanimous consent that she be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Green was required to vote. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 257(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 2 : 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3847 HB 257 Page 9, line 26: Delete section 15 Page 10, following line 2: Delete section 16 Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 257(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall the bill be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3848 HB 257 SCS CSHB 257(FIN) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, the bill advanced to third reading. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) An Act relating to elections, to election officials and election workers, to voter registration, and to candidates for election; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 257(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) 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. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3849 HB 257 Senator Taylor gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) An Act relating to elections, to election officials and election workers, to voter registration, and to candidates for election; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 257(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(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. HB 347 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(L&C) An Act relating to an exemption from overtime wage requirements for certain motor vehicle mechanics be placed at the bottom of todays calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3850 HB 353 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) am An Act relating to adoption by reference in regulations; and providing for an effective date be placed at the bottom of todays calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 335 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE BILL NO. 335 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 be placed at the bottom of todays calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 486 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 486(L&C) An Act relating to the Alaska Securities Act; and providing for an effective date be placed at the bottom of todays calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HJR 22 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Relating to the maritime boundary between Alaska and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, be placed at the bottom of todays calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HJR 65 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65(L&C) Requesting that Alaska wild salmon be included as an organic food under federal law, be placed at the bottom of todays calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3851 Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SR 2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. Senator Parnell moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Parnell was required to vote. The question being: Shall 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., pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SR 2 Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment and enrollment. SR 3 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, was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3852 SR 3 Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 3, following "Network": Insert "and information involving the Alaska Public Safety Information Network" Page 2, following line 15: Insert "WHEREAS Attorney General Bruce Botelho has determined that release of certain APSIN information by the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 30, 1998, was in violation of the law, and that prosecution for that offense may be possible because the legislature may have waived its legislative immunity as to that matter; and WHEREAS Attorney General Bruce Botelho has refrained for the present from reviewing the illegal release of APSIN information by the Senate Judiciary Committee, pending consideration by the legislature of its own inquiry into the matter; and" Page 2, line 26: Delete "." Insert "; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Senate respectfully and urgently requests Bruce M. Botelho, Attorney General of the State of Alaska, to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the possible misuse of APSIN information by the Senate Judiciary Committee and its staff, and to bring any criminal charges under AS24.60.060 or civil actions under AS24.60.970 that may be appropriate; this clause constitutes an express waiver of immunity under art. II, sec. 6, Constitution of the State of Alaska." Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Taylor objected. Senators Pearce, Parnell, Taylor, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that they be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and they were required to vote. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3853 SR 3 Senator Pearce moved and asked unanimous consent that President Miller be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and President Miller was required to vote. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SR 3 Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. The question being: Shall 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, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SR 3 Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward Nays: Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Wilken Absent: Adams and so, SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment and enrollment. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3854 Citations Honoring - Earl Samuelson Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Green, Wilken, Duncan, Lincoln, Pearce, Mackie, Leman, Kelly, Taylor Honoring - Tanana Wolves Boys Basketball Team, Class 2A Third Place Champions Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Adams, Green, Wilken, Duncan, Pearce, Mackie, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Miller, Parnell Honoring - Larry Holmes Representative(s) Bunde Senator(s) Parnell, Green, Wilken, Duncan, Lincoln, Pearce, Mackie, Leman, Kelly, Taylor In Memoriam - Nancy Kingsbury Representative(s) Vezey Senator(s) Wilken, Miller, Green, Duncan, Lincoln, Pearce, Mackie, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Parnell 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. 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 Message dated May 7 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3855 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 375 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) am(reengrossed) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 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; relating to the state medical examiner and reviews of child fatalities; relating to modification of child support orders by the child support enforcement agency; relating to access to, confidentiality of, and release of certain information concerning 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 and foster parents; relating to access to certain criminal justice information and licensure of certain child care facilities; amending Rule 218, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and amending Rules 3, 7, 10, 15, 18, 19, and 22, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3856 President Miller stated that the Senate would advance to: Unfinished Business HB 458 Senator Sharp, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 458(RLS) An Act relating to establishing a golf course alcoholic beverage license to allow sales of beer and wine; extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 323 Senator Wilken, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Health, Education and Social Services Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 323(FIN) An Act relating to the calculation of employee contributions and credited service in the public employees retirement system for noncertificated employees of school districts, regional educational attendance areas, the Alaska Vocational Technical Center, and state boarding schools; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Recess Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to 6:00 p.m. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 3:50 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 6:18 p.m. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3857 The Senate returned to: Messages from the Governor SB 307 Message dated and received May 7 was read, stating: Dear President Miller: Under the authority of art. II, sec. 15 of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 307(RLS) amH An Act relating to conditions for filling vacancies in the office of United States senator; and providing for an effective date. This bill changes the way the Governor of Alaska may fill a vacancy in the office of United States senator by requiring the appointee be of the same political party as the person who vacated the office. The qualifications a person must meet in order to serve as a United States senator are set out in the United States constitution. The Alaska Constitution places no further restrictions on the qualifications. With this bill, the Legislature has politicized the process of selection. This change has the effect of excluding at least 75 percent of Alaskans from eligibility to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy as no one party in the state claims more than 25 percent of registered voters. I believe the character of a person is far more important than party affiliation. I see no reason to change the current practice for appointing U.S. Senate vacancies, which has historically served Alaskans well. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3858 Standing Committee Reports HB 272 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(FIN) An Act relating to allowing the commissioner of corrections to allow a prisoner to serve a term of imprisonment or period of temporary commitment by electronic monitoring; and relating to the crime of escape. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. Previous House zero and fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 383 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 383(JUD) An Act relating to expected deaths that occur at home. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Parnell, Ellis. Signing do pass: Senator Miller. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 481 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 481(STA) An Act relating to application for and payment of permanent fund dividends of certain deceased individuals; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senator Mackie. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ward. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HCR 35 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35(STA) Establishing a Joint Task Force on the Census and Redistricting. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ward, Mackie. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3859 HCR 35 Previous House zero fiscal note. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Continued House Bills in Second Reading HB 189 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(JUD) am An Act relating to sale, gift, exchange, or distribution of tobacco and tobacco products which had been placed at the bottom of the calendar (page 3843) was before the Senate in second reading. Senator Wilken, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2374. Senator Wilken called the Senate. Senator Wilken lifted the call. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(HES) was adopted and 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 CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(HES) was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(HES) An Act relating to sale, gift, exchange, or distribution of tobacco and tobacco products pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3860 HB 189 SCS CS SSHB 189(HES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Adams and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(HES) passed the Senate. Senators Duncan, Ellis, Sharp, Taylor, Phillips, Lincoln, Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of House Bills HB 347 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(L&C) An Act relating to an exemption from overtime wage requirements for certain motor vehicle mechanics which had been placed at the bottom of the calendar (page 3849) 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. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(L&C) An Act relating to an exemption from overtime wage requirements for certain motor vehicle mechanics pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3861 HB 347 CSHB 347(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Adams and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(L&C) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 353 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) am An Act relating to adoption by reference in regulations; and providing for an effective date which had been placed at the bottom of the calendar (page 3850) was read the second time. Senator Wilken, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3517. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) was adopted and 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) An Act relating to adoption by reference in regulations; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3862 HB 353 The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 353(HES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Adams and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) 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 referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 335 HOUSE BILL NO. 335 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 which had been placed at the bottom of the calendar (page 3850) 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. 335 was read the third time. The question being: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 335 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 pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3863 HB 335 HB 335 Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rules YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Adams and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 335 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 Court Rule changes. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor gave notice of reconsideration. HB 486 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 486(L&C) An Act relating to the Alaska Securities Act; and providing for an effective date which had been placed at the bottom of the calender (page 3850) was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held in second reading to the May 8 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 22 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Relating to the maritime boundary between Alaska and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, which had been placed at the bottom of the calendar (page 3850) was read the second time. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3864 HJR 22 Senator Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3837. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) was read the third time. Senators Halford, Taylor, Leman, Ward moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) Relating to the maritime boundary between Alaska and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HJR 22(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Adams and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HJR 65 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65(L&C) Requesting that Alaska wild salmon be included as an organic food under federal law, which had been placed at the bottom of the calendar (page 3850) was read the second time. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3865 HJR 65 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65(L&C) Requesting that Alaska wild salmon be included as an organic food under federal law, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 65(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65(L&C) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Standing Committee Reports. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Standing Committee Reports HB 284 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) An Act relating to infestations and diseases of timber. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Torgerson, Green. Signing amend: Senator Leman. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3866 Unfinished Business HB 393 Senator Halford, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Resources Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(RES) An Act relating to contracts with the state establishing payments in lieu of other taxes by a qualified sponsor or qualified sponsor group for projects to develop stranded gas resources in the state; providing for the inclusion in the contracts of terms making certain adjustments regarding royalty value and the timing and notice of the states right to take royalty in kind or in value from projects to develop stranded gas resources in the state; relating to the effect of the contracts on municipal taxation; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 449 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 449(STA) An Act relating to certain individual retirement accounts; 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. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 297 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 297(2d RLS) An Act relating to breast-feeding was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 340 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 340(FIN) An Act relating to the University of Alaska and university land, and authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state land was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3867 HB 257 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) An Act relating to elections, to election officials and election workers, to voter registration, and to candidates for election; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 353 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) An Act relating to adoption by reference in regulations; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HJR 22 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) Relating to the maritime boundary between Alaska and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 8, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate May 1998 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3868 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 MAY 08 FRIDAY 1:30 PM HJR 56YTTRIUM MINING HB 230AHFC HOUSING FUNDS & PROGRAMS BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAY 07 THURSDAY 8:30 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- + HB 459MEDICAID FOR LOW-INCOME DISABLED MAY 07 THURSDAY 9:00 AM + SB 183VOTING & ELECTIONS + HB 257VOTING & ELECTIONS + HB 73SALMON MARKETING ASSESSMENT & ASMI <PENDING REFERRAL> + HB 488ROYALTY OIL & GAS DEVEL. ADV. BOARD + HB 116WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP + HB 245DOM. VIOL. ASSAULTS;PRISONER CONTACTS + HB 303EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOM.VIOL. & SEX.ASSAULT + HB 144DEC FEES:PESTICIDES AND CHEMICALS + HB 367PART-TIME PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT ENROLLMENT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED MAY 07 THURSDAY 10:00 AM RECESS TO A CALL OF THE CHAIR BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3869 FINANCE MAY 08 FRIDAY 8:30 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- + HB 459MEDICAID FOR LOW-INCOME DISABLED + HJR 44REAPPORTIONMENT BOARD & REDISTRICTING + HB 116WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP + HB 144DEC FEES:PESTICIDES AND CHEMICALS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED <BILLS BELOW PENDING REFERRAL> HB 73SALMON MARKETING ASSESSMENT & ASMI HB 284TIMBER THREATENED BY PESTS OR DISEASE HB 386RE AK INDUS. DEVELOP & EXPORT AUTHORITY HB 393DEVELOP STRANDED GAS RESOURCES HB 406SUBSISTENCE USES OF FISH AND GAME ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 08 FRIDAY 9:00 AM HB 350INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAY 07 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + HB 375CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE + SB 272CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE HB 122PRISONERS: LITIGATION & DEBTS HB 203ACTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICES HB 383EXPECTED DEATHS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAY 08 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD HB 375CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE SB 272CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE HB 7VICTIM/JUVENILE OFFENDER MEDIATION ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAY 07 THURSDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- CONFIRMATION HEARING ALASKA WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD ---------------------------------------- 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3870 RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 07 THURSDAY 3:30 PM -- CONTINUED FROM 05/06 -- + OVERSIGHT HEARING-FIBER OPTIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY + HB 284TIMBER THREATENED BY PESTS OR DISEASE + HB 204MORATORIA ON COMMERCIAL FISHERIES ENTRY + HB 73SALMON MARKETING ASSESSMENT & ASMI BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED MAY 08 FRIDAY 3:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAY 07 THURSDAY 11:15 AM HB 257VOTING & ELECTIONS HB 473FIRE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION HB 264NEGOTIATED REGULATION MAKING HB 303EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOM.VIOL. & SEX.ASSAULT HB 488ROYALTY OIL & GAS DEVEL. ADV. BOARD SB 28UNINCORP. COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS HB 474CERTIFY MUNICIPAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS MAY 08 FRIDAY 0:00 AM UPON RECESS HB 349REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS HB 245DOM. VIOL. ASSAULTS;PRISONER CONTACTS HB 458GOLF COURSE BEER/WINE LICENSE (PROPOSED RULES CS) OTHER ITEMS REFERRED TO THE RULES COMMITTEE ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAY 07 THURSDAY 3:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD HB 481PERMANENT FUND DIVIDENDS FOR ESTATES HCR 35ESTAB JT. TASK FORCE CENSUS/REDISTRICTING ---------------------------------------- 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3871 TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 07 THURSDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- HB 12IMMUNITY FOR EQUINE ACTIVITIES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAY 08 FRIDAY 1:30 PM FAHRENKAMP RM 203 -- LOCATION CHANGE -- HB 482MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION HB 12IMMUNITY FOR EQUINE ACTIVITIES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT SENATE FINANCE 532 MAY 11 MONDAY 8:00 AM SPECIAL AUDIT REQUESTS OTHER COMMITTEE BUSINESS ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 325 & HB 326 SENATE FINANCE 532 MAY 07 THURSDAY 3:30 PM HB 325APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 326APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM COMMERCE NATURAL RESOURCES FISH AND GAME MENTAL HEALTH - CAPITAL INTENT CORRECTIONS TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC FACILITIES GOVERNOR LEGISLATURE ALL DEPTS & COMPONENTS NOT MOVED PREVIOUSLY FISCAL NOTES FRONT SECTION 1998-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3872 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 325 & HB 326 SENATE FINANCE 532 MAY 08 FRIDAY 3:30 PM HB 325APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 326APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM CORRECTIONS TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC FACILITIES MENTAL HEALTH - CAPITAL INTENT GOVERNOR LEGISLATURE ALL DEPTS AND COMPONENTS NOT MOVED PREVIOUSLY FISCAL NOTES FRONT SECTION OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER MAY 07 THURSDAY 10:15 AM CONSIDER GOVERNORS VETOES MAY 11 MONDAY 7:00 PM CONFIRMATION OF GOVERNORS APPOINTMENTS ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH RM 205 MAY 07 THURSDAY 7:00 PM MAJORITY CAUCUS