Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-01-26 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0087 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Green 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. And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19) May we begin this morning by acknowledging You as the sovereign of the universe, the One who gives graciously and generously life and health, home and family, purpose and opportunity. Grant that we might appreciate Your grace and be humbled. Grant also that we might appropriate Your grace and be empowered to do Your will. We ask all this in Jesus name, Amen. Senator Miller led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 87 1999-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0088 The presence of Senator Green was noted. Standing Committee Reports SJR 2 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the rights of prisoners under the criminal administration section. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Donley, Halford. Signing no recommendation, subsistence should be a higher priority: Senator Ellis. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Judiciary Committee. The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 6 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 6 An Act relating to the disposal of state land. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Mackie, Parnell, Taylor, Green, Pete Kelly. Signing no recommendation: Senator Lincoln. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Natural Resources. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 28 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 28 An Act relating to the increase of an appropriation item based on additional federal or other program receipts and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) 1999-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0089 SB 28 Signing do pass: Senators Torgerson, Parnell, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Green, Leman, Donley. Signing no recommendation: Senators Pete Kelly, Wilken. Signing do not pass: Senator Adams. Zero fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from the Legislative Finance Division. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Chugiak Lady Mustangs Softball Team Senator(s) Phillips, Halford, Pearce, Green, Wilken, Lincoln, Donley, Pete Kelly, Elton, Leman, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Parnell Honoring - Anchorage Vocational Academic Institute of Learning (AVAIL) Senator(s) Phillips, Pearce, Adams, Green, Wilken, Lincoln, Donley, Pete Kelly, Elton, Leman, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Parnell, Halford Honoring - GHEMM Company Senator(s) Wilken, Miller, Pete Kelly, Pearce, Green, Lincoln, Elton, Leman, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Parnell Honoring - Bob Painter, Emergency Medical Services Assistant Chief, Homer Volunteer Fire Department Representative(s) G. Phillips Senator(s) Torgerson, Pearce, Green, Wilken, Lincoln, Donley, Pete Kelly, Elton, Leman, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Parnell Honoring - Charles H. Brewster Representative(s) Kemplen Senator(s) Ellis, Pearce, Ward, Green, Lincoln, Donley, Pete Kelly, Elton, Leman, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Halford, Phillips, Adams, Parnell 1999-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0090 Honoring - Mirror Lake Middle School Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Halford, Phillips, Pearce, Green, Wilken, Lincoln, Donley, Pete Kelly, Elton, Leman, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Adams, Parnell In Memoriam - Retired Brigadier General Benjamin B. Talley Senator(s) Torgerson, Pearce, Green, Wilken, Lincoln, Donley, Pete Kelly, Elton, Leman, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Halford, Phillips, Adams, Parnell Representative(s) G. Phillips In Memoriam - Molly Jean Kings Senator(s) Tim Kelly, Pearce, Green, Wilken, Lincoln, Donley, Pete Kelly, Elton, Leman, Mackie, Taylor, Parnell In Memoriam - Milo E. Flothe Representative(s) G. Phillips Senator(s) Torgerson, Pearce, Green, Wilken, Lincoln, Elton, Leman, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Parnell 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 Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from noon, January 29 through plane time, February 1. Without objection, Senator Miller was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1999-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0091 Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 27, 1999. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:08 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate January 1999 1999-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0092 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 27 Wednesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Jan 29 Friday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 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 Jan 28 Thursday 09:00 AM SB 31 & SB 32 CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEWS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION OVERVIEW JOSEPH PERKINS, COMMISSIONER 1999-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0093 FINANCE 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 27 Wednesday 01:30 PM HEARING CONTINUED FROM 1/25/99 + SB 2CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUAL PREDATORS BILL PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Jan 29 Friday 01:30 PM + SB 24REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 Jan 26 Tuesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Jan 28 Thursday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1999-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0094 RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Jan 27 Wednesday 03:00 PM + BRIEFING: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PROPOSED FEDERAL RULES BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED Jan 29 Friday 03:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- SB 12FOREST PRACTICES: STREAMS/TRIBUTARIES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 Jan 27 Wednesday UPON RECESS SB 28INCREASE IN PROGRAM RECEIPTS ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- 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 1999-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0095 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 26 Tuesday 11:15 AM MAJORITY CAUCUS