Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-01-25 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0075 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:01 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Lincoln was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Cary Henrichsen of the Auke Bay Bible Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Psalm One tells us that Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers, but his delight is in the Law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. May each one of us be that kind of person, Lord, who looks to You first and last for moral and spiritual direction, and in doing so, goes about our business in a way pleasing to You. Thank You for the beacon of truth You shine to light our way. May we choose to walk in it, in Jesus Name, Amen. Senator Torgerson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fourth, fifth and sixth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 75 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0076 The presence of Senator Lincoln was noted. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Natural Resources Five-Year Oil and Gas Leasing Program from Commissioner John Shively in accordance with AS 38.05.180(b) and (c) Report available electronically: www.dnr.state.ak.us/oil Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Annual Report from D. Randy Simmons, Executive Director and Wilson Hughes, Chairman of the Board in accordance with AS 44.88.210 Standing Committee Reports SB 3 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 3 An Act relating to the crimes of murder, solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide; relating to homicides of children; and relating to the crime of interference with custody of a child or incompetent person. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Halford, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Torgerson. Fiscal note published today from Department of Corrections. Indeterminate fiscal notes published today from Department of Administration (2). Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Law. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0077 SB 4 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 4 An Act relating to establishing an office of victims rights; relating to compensation of victims of violent crimes; relating to eligibility for a permanent fund dividend for persons convicted of and incarcerated for certain offenses; and amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 9, Alaska Delinquency Rules, and Rule 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Halford, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Torgerson. Fiscal notes for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Legislative Affairs Agency, Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections. Zero fiscal notes for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Public Safety, Department of Administration (2). Indeterminate fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Law. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 3 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 BY SENATOR TAYLOR, Relating to the sovereignty of the State of Alaska and the sovereign right of the State of Alaska to manage the natural resources of Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Judiciary Committees. 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0078 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 41 SENATE BILL NO. 41 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, entitled: An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes relating to certain repealed law as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 42 SENATE BILL NO. 42 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, entitled: An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 43 SENATE BILL NO. 43 BY SENATORS WARD, Halford, entitled: An Act making a special appropriation from the earnings reserve account to the principal of the permanent fund; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0079 SB 44 SENATE BILL NO. 44 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act making appropriations for year 2000 assessment, compliance, and remediation projects; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governors transmittal letter dated January 22, 1999: Dear President Pearce: This bill I transmit today provides funding to complete the year 2000 (Y2K) remediation of the most critical systems in the Executive and Judicial branches of state government. The Y2K efforts currently underway were not funded prior to adjournment of the Twentieth Alaska State Legislature. This bill is intended to correct that problem. The Y2K computer problem, which causes computers to incorrectly process dates in the new millennium, poses a threat to the orderly delivery of vital services to Alaskans. The state has adopted a conservative, yet thorough approach to solving Alaskas Y2K problem by focusing efforts on the most critical areas. We could begin to experience Y2K problems as soon as July 1, 1999, with the change of the fiscal year. Therefore, in order to address those potential problems, I am requesting passage of this bill by the end of February. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0080 SB 45 SENATE BILL NO. 45 BY SENATOR HALFORD, entitled: An Act relating to tort immunity for personal injuries or death occurring on land; relating to the vacation by the state or a municipality of rights-of- way acquired by the state under former 43 U.S.C. 932; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. Citations In Commemoration of the Alaska Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station - 100th Anniversary Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Halford, Parnell, Wilken, Lincoln, Elton, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Leman Honoring - Ping-Tung Chang Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Halford, Phillips, Parnell, Wilken, Pete Kelly, Lincoln, Elton, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Leman Honoring - 517th Airlift Squadron Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Leman, Halford, Parnell, Wilken, Donley, Pete Kelly, Lincoln, Elton, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Phillips, Green In Memoriam - Jodi Rae Barve Representative(s) Kohring, Masek Senator(s) Green, Halford, Parnell, Wilken, Pete Kelly, Lincoln, Elton, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Leman 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0081 In Memoriam - William Bill Hall Representative(s) Kohring, Dyson Senator(s) Phillips, Halford, Parnell, Wilken, Pete Kelly, Lincoln, Elton, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Green, Leman In Memoriam - John Michael and Stephanie M. Arzie Representative(s) Kohring, Dyson Senator(s) Phillips, Halford, Parnell, Wilken, Pete Kelly, Lincoln, Elton, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Green, Leman Senator Mackie 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 Senator Adams moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, on January 29. Without objection, Senator Adams was excused. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from 1:30 p.m., January 26 to afternoon plane time, January 29. Without objection, Senator Taylor was excused. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from noon, January 28 through morning plane time, January 29. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Senator Pete Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from 1:30 p.m., January 29 through morning plane time, February 1. Without objection, Senator Pete Kelly was excused. Senator Tim Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on January 29. Without objection, Senator Tim Kelly was excused. 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0082 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on January 29. Without objection, Senator Halford was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 26, 1999. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:12 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate January 1999 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0083 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 FAHRENKAMP RM 203 Jan 25 Monday 01:30 PM ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Jan 27 Wednesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Jan 29 Friday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 25 Monday 09:00 AM OVERVIEW OF THE GOVERNORS FY 2000 PROPOSED BUDGET, BY DAVID TEAL, DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE FINANCE Jan 26 Tuesday 09:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED SB 28INCREASE IN PROGRAM RECEIPTS -SB 31 & SB 32 CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEWS, MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, ANNALEE MCCONNELL -WATER AND SANITATION CAPITAL PROJECTS, DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, DAN EASTON Jan 27 Wednesday 09:00 AM OVERVIEW BY DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT PAT DAVIDSON, LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0084 FINANCE Jan 28 Thursday 09:00 AM SB 31 & SB 32 CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEWS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION OVERVIEW JOSEPH PERKINS, COMMISSIONER Jan 29 Friday 09:00 AM SB 31 & SB 32 CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEWS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION STATEWIDE TRANSPOR- TATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM JOSEPH PERKINS, COMMISSIONER ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OVERVIEW DANIEL FAUSKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 Jan 26 Tuesday 03:30 PM HESS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Jan 28 Thursday 03:30 PM TO BE ANNOUNCED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 Jan 25 Monday 01:30 PM + SB 2CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUAL PREDATORS + SJR 2CONST. AM: PRISONERS RIGHTS + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Jan 27 Wednesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Jan 29 Friday 01:30 PM + SB 24REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0085 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 Jan 26 Tuesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Jan 28 Thursday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Jan 25 Monday 03:00 PM + SB 6DISPOSALS OF STATE LAND + SB 7INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA Jan 27 Wednesday 03:00 PM + BRIEFING: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PROPOSED FEDERAL RULES BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED Jan 29 Friday 03:00 PM SB 12FOREST PRACTICES: STREAMS/TRIBUTARIES BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 Jan 26 Tuesday 03:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Jan 28 Thursday 03:30 PM + SB 33TASK FORCE ON PRIVATIZATION + SB 36YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT + SJR 3REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE ---------------------------------------- 1999-01-25 Senate Journal Page 0086 TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Jan 26 Tuesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Jan 28 Thursday 01:30 PM JOINT (H) & (S) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES OVERVIEW: DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION BY COMMISSIONER JOE PERKINS OTHER MEETINGS ANCHORAGE CAUCUS SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 28 Thursday 12:00 PM ORGANIZATIONAL DISCUSSION, ELECTION OF CO-CHAIRS. IF (S) OR (H) FLOOR SESSIONS CONTINUE PAST 12:15 PM, THE MEETING TIME CHANGES TO 5 PM THAT AFTERNOON ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Jan 25 Monday 11:15 AM MAJORITY CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- MINORITY CAUCUS BELTZ ROOM 211 Jan 25 Monday 11:15 AM MINORITY CAUCUS