Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-02-10 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0197 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Twenty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:09 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor James Brubaker of the Faith Lutheran Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Father in Heaven, the people of this state have chosen the members of this body to lead them, to govern them, to direct them in their daily lives. But most of all, dear Father, You have chosen us to be first and foremost servants to them as Your Son was servant to all. He said: If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last and be the servant of all. As servants, guide us to seek: His wisdom in our leadership, His sacrificing love in our governing, His humility in our direction. Yes, Lord, make me a servant, humble and meek. Lord, let me lift up those who are weak, and may the prayer of my heart always be: Make me a servant, make me a servant. Yes, please, make me a servant today! Amen. Senator Tim Kelly led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 197 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0198 Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the twenty-first and twenty-second legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated February 8 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 9 HOUSE BILL NO. 9 BY REPRESENTATIVES PORTER, Kerttula, Croft, Berkowitz, Cowdery, Smalley, Green, Bunde, Therriault, Murkowski, entitled: An Act relating to collection of settlement information in civil litigation; amending Rule 41(a)(3), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 511(e), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Citizens Foster Care Review Board Annual Report 1998 from Michael Shiffer, Program Coordinator, Division of Senior Services, Department of Administration in accordance with AS 47.14.210 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0199 Standing Committee Reports SCR 2 The Resources Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Relating to management of Alaskas wildlife and fish resources. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Green, Pete Kelly. Signing no recommendation: Senators Mackie, Parnell, Lincoln. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 4 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Relating to a national ballistic missile defense system, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.4(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Torgerson, Parnell, Cochairs, Senators Green, Pete Kelly, Adams, Leman, Donley. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Recess Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:23 a.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 11:29 a.m. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0200 Special Committee Reports Committee on Committees Report Dear Madam President: Your Committee on Committees has met and submits to the Senate for its consideration the following changes to the original Committee on Committees report dated January 19, 1999: Community and Regional Affairs Committee Senator Mackie replaces Senator Wilken State Affairs Committee Senator Wilken replaces Senator Mackie The report was signed by Senator Pearce, Chair, Senators Halford, Miller, Tim Kelly, Ellis. Senator Mackie moved that the Committee on Committees Report be adopted. The question being: Shall the Committee on Committees Report be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: Adopt Committee on Committees Report? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, the Committee on Committees Report was adopted. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0201 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 59 SENATE BILL NO. 59 BY THE SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the certificate of need program for nursing care facilities and other facilities; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 60 SENATE BILL NO. 60 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. Fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. Governors transmittal letter dated February 8: Dear President Pearce: In the 1998 legislative session, I offered bond authorization bills (SB 277 and HB 382) to provide the financing needed for the Anchorage International Airport terminal redevelopment project. This project is the cornerstone of the larger Gateway Alaska initiative to improve the airport and connecting highway transportation infrastructure that makes Anchorage International Airport one of Alaska's most important economic engines. The Legislature approved the proposal, but lowered the bond authorization by approximately $25 million in anticipation of receiving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant money toward the project in that amount. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0202 SB 60 Late last year, the FAA approved the Anchorage International Airport's application for grant funds. However, the money will actually be disbursed over a 10-year period, as appropriated annually by Congress. This long-term pass-through of federal funds will disrupt the timely cash flow needed for construction of the project. Consistent with the Legislatures directive to secure federal funds for the project, today I transmit a bill to authorize the sale of $25 million in additional revenue bonds for the Anchorage International Airport terminal redevelopment project. This $25 million will provide the necessary cash flow until federal funds are received and will allow us to complete the project according to schedule. The airport terminal project is already underway, with the support of air carriers. In order to ensure timely project development pending receipt of federal money, I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 61 SENATE BILL NO. 61 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act relating to licensure and professional discipline of members of the teaching profession and providing for related penalties; relating to grounds for dismissal of a teacher; relating to the Professional Teaching Practices Commission; relating to limited immunity for procedures under the Educator Ethics Act; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0203 SB 61 Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Education. Governors transmittal letter dated February 8: Dear President Pearce: Quality education for all Alaska children remains a focus and ongoing effort of my Administration. This bill I transmit today enhances the state's ability to protect students and the integrity of educators by strengthening, streamlining and consolidating licensure and discipline provisions for members of the teaching profession. The bill incorporates the direction from the Board of Education to change a teacher "certificate" to a "license." The name of the "Professional Teaching Practices Commission" would be changed to "Educator Ethics Commission," to shorten the name and more accurately reflect the commission's functions. Among the bill's numerous provisions are new sections governing applications and denial of applications for teaching licenses. The current regulatory provision requiring criminal history background checks for applicants would be strengthened and placed in statute. The bill would also compile, for the first time, the grounds for denial of an application or for putting conditions on a teaching license. The bill expands the range of available disciplinary sanctions beyond suspension or license revocation, tracking powers currently available to occupational licensing boards, such as being able to summarily suspend a license if the educator poses a clear and immediate danger. The commission also would gain the authority to impose a civil fine against a person who is regulated by state law, but is not required to hold a license. The bill contains provisions that would preclude a person whose license is suspended or revoked from employment as a member of the teaching profession, even if the position does not require a license. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0204 SB 61 The bill also would streamline current law by consolidating regulatory and statutory grounds for discipline into one statutory provision; allowing reciprocal discipline of an educator who was disciplined in another jurisdiction; and clarifying the procedure for revoking the license of a person convicted of certain sex crimes. In addition, the bill adds misrepresentation of a material fact on an employment application as a ground for discipline. In rewriting the procedures and requirements for reinstatement of a suspended or revoked license, the bill would expand from one year to five years the waiting period for reinstatement. Finally, the bill contains new provisions to protect the confidentiality of minors and of investigatory files, and provides immunity from liability for persons who participate in good faith in certain investigations and proceedings of the commission or the Department of Education. This bill represents a thorough effort on the part of the Department of Education and Professional Teaching Practices Commission to ensure Alaska educators are of high quality and integrity. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 62 SENATE BILL NO. 62 BY THE SENATOR RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act relating to the definition of conviction for registration of sex offenders and child kidnappers; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0205 SB 62 Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Public Safety, Department of Law. Indeterminate fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. Governors transmittal letter dated February 8: Dear President Pearce: Last year, the Administration worked with the Legislature to toughen our laws requiring sex offenders to register with the state. The bill I transmit today continues this effort by correcting an unforeseen inconsistency in our sex offender registration law. This bill would make it clear that sex offenders convicted of crimes requiring registration, but whose convictions were set aside under a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS), still must register. The SIS allows a conviction to be set aside after a person has completed conditions of the suspended term. It does not mean the original determination of guilt has been overturned or set aside. Although the law has not allowed use of the SIS in sexual assault and sexual abuse cases since 1988, persons convicted of these crimes in the mid-1980's were eligible for SIS, and many convictions were set aside under then existing law. I am proposing this bill to clarify the law because a few courts have ruled a sex offender given a SIS in the 1980's need not register, while other courts have ruled he or she must register. This bill will prevent inconsistency and avoid litigation by clarifying that "conviction" includes convictions set aside under a SIS. Thus, an offender who received a SIS for a felony requiring sex offender registration would have to continue to register with the state. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0206 SB 62 With the 1988 change in law preventing further SIS for sex offenders, the population affected by this bill will gradually diminish. However, this bill will make certain the estimated 185 people given a SIS for sex offenses in the 1980's must register with the state, as they would had they committed their offenses today. In the interest of public safety, I urge your prompt consideration and passage of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 63 SENATE BILL NO. 63 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act relating to money credited to the account of the state in the unemployment trust fund by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Labor. Governors transmittal letter dated February 8: Dear President Pearce: This bill I transmit today provides the state with authority to receive federal funds for the administration of the unemployment insurance program as required in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0207 SB 63 The 1997 Act provided for a disbursement from the federal unemployment trust fund to the state unemployment trust fund, known as "Reed Act distributions." States must enact legislation restricting the use of these distributions for administration of the unemployment insurance program, and not for unemployment benefits or employment services. This bill complies with the federal requirement by providing the state with express authority to receive the Reed Act distributions for federal fiscal years 1999-2001 for purposes of administering the unemployment insurance program. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 64 SENATE BILL NO. 64 BY THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act relating to commercial vehicle registration fees and taxes; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. SB 65 SENATE BILL NO. 65 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act authorizing an advisory vote on the use of the Alaska permanent fund earnings reserve account; relating to certain procedures for the special election; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Fiscal notes published today from Office of the Governor (2). 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0208 SB 65 Governors transmittal letter dated February 9: Dear President Pearce: This bill is a key part of the Alaska Balanced Budget Plan I am submitting today. It calls for an advisory vote to be held June 1 of this year on the question of whether the legislature should appropriate $4 billion dollars from the Earnings Reserve Account (ERA) of the Permanent Fund to the Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR). I have also introduced a bill to appropriate $4 billion dollars to provide sustainable revenue for a balanced budget. The effective date of that bill is tied to approval of the transfer in a statewide advisory vote. I have long stated that no changes in the Permanent Fund should occur without a vote of the people. A one-time transfer from the ERA, although not affecting the principal of the Permanent Fund, would impact future earnings of the Fund. Dividends would decrease modestly over the next five years before rising again. Therefore, I believe this proposal should be reviewed and voted on by the public. We must hold this special election prior to the next fiscal year if we are to take advantage of the booming stock market and help achieve a balanced budget within 18 months. It is imperative the legislature authorize this election expeditiously to ensure sufficient lead-time for the election review by the United States Department of Justice and setting up the election structure. I urge your prompt consideration. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 66 SENATE BILL NO. 66 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0209 SB 66 An Act making a special appropriation from the earnings reserve account of the Alaska permanent fund to the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Fiscal notes published today from Department of Revenue (2). Governors transmittal letter dated February 9: Dear President Pearce: The greatest threat to Alaska's continued economic good health and the prosperity of Alaska families is our state's $1 billion general fund budget gap. Unattended, this gap between revenues and the cost of public services endangers our economy and the essential services on which Alaskans depend, from troopers and schools to roads and Pioneer Homes. Forecasts for continued low oil prices make it clear the budget gap is not a short-term situation. Fortunately, there appears to be increasing agreement among Alaskans that this is the year to put into place a long-term balanced budget plan that would address this budget gap. While Alaska is well equipped with a large budget reserve to help us make a sensible transition, our window of opportunity will not remain open indefinitely. That's why I've proposed an Alaska Balanced Budget Plan to balance Alaska's budget and put our state on stable, sustainable footing well into the next century. It's based on four simple principles I believe most Alaskans agree on: Balance Alaska's budget on a long-term, sustainable basis in 18 months; Protect and grow the state's savings accounts; Continue to generate a sizable, growing Permanent Fund dividend; and Make no changes to the Alaska Permanent Fund or dividends without a vote of Alaskans. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0210 SB 66 Together, my Administration and the Legislature have been working on the first essential steps toward a balanced budget: significant budget cuts. That work continues for both this years budget and next. However, most Alaskans have come to realize that balancing the budget with cuts alone would lead to unacceptable levels of education, public safety, resource management and other vital services. The days of budgets fueled almost exclusively by oil are gone; our future budgets will have to include new sources of revenue. Today I am introducing legislation to accomplish the revenue side of my Alaska Balanced Budget Plan. This bill, and its companion bill requiring a statewide advisory vote, would take advantage of the booming investment market with a transfer of $4 billion from the Earnings Reserve Account of the Permanent Fund to the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund (CBR). The transfer would not touch the principal of the Permanent Fund. By using the Earnings Reserve Account to increase the CBR principal, our budget reserve account can make an estimated 550 million more investment income dollars available annually to help balance the state budget. The other element of the balanced budget plan, an Alaska credit income tax, would provide the final $350 million necessary for a sustainable balanced budget well into the next century. Under this legislation, three things would have to happen before a $4 billion transfer would take place: A determination that there is a sufficient balance in the Earnings Reserve Account after paying for inflation-proofing and dividends; A written finding by the Permanent Fund Board Trustees that the principal of the fund would be fully protected as required by the constitution; and Approval of the public through a special statewide advisory ballot this June. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0211 SB 66 The mechanics of transferring the $4 billion from the Earnings Reserve to the CBR would be determined by the Permanent Fund Trustees to ensure compliance with the Alaska Constitution state laws and General Accepted Accounting Principles, as well as to minimize transaction costs and disruption of Permanent Fund investment strategies and policies. The three part plan Ive outlined - continued cuts, a $4 billion transfer and Alaska credit income tax - has been on the Internet for review and comment by the public for less than two weeks. Already the web site has been visited more than 3,000 times. I hope that interactive model and this package of legislation will continue to generate lively public discussion. Uncertainty about our states fiscal situation ill serves every Alaskan - our citizens, our communities, Alaska businesses or potential business investors. I believe the public sees this is the right time for leadership and action on a balanced budget. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 67 SENATE BILL NO. 67 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act relating to taxation, including taxation of income of individuals, estates, and trusts; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0212 SB 67 Governors transmittal letter dated February 9: Dear President Pearce: As part of the Alaska Balanced Budget Plan I proposed to close Alaskas budget gap within the next 18 months, today I am transmitting a bill to re-impose a state income tax on individuals. The current size of our fiscal gap - the difference between annual revenues and expenditures - exceeds one billion dollars. Because of our sizeable savings account, the Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR), we have been able to fill this gap over the past several years. However, the CBR is currently projected to run dry in the next three years. Although we have cut the budget substantially over the past four years, and further cuts and efficiencies must take place, budget cuts alone will not solve a budget gap of this proportion if basic state services to Alaskans are to be preserved. One part of the plan is to transfer $4 billion dollars from the Earnings Reserve Account of the Permanent Fund to the CBR. This will generate approximately $550 million annually. However, this too will not close the gap. I believe an income tax is the fairest way to provide the additional $350 million dollars needed to balance our budget in the next 18 months. Alaskas tremendous natural resource wealth has allowed us to maintain the basic services of state government for many years without significant contributions from the Alaskans who benefit from those services. We also have been able to return dividends from that wealth to Alaskans. But existing revenue sources simply will not sustain the basic services -- the schools, protection of our children, contributions to local communities, and other basic health and safety programs -- on which Alaskans rely. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0213 SB 67 A state individual income tax is one way to address at least a part of the budget gap. Alaska is the only state that has neither a state personal income tax nor a statewide sales tax. I believe an income tax is one of the fairest ways to raise revenue. It taxes people on their ability to pay and taxes people who work in Alaska, whether they live here or not. Non-residents can begin to contribute to the state-provided services they receive. The tax set out in the attached bill begins with a simple percentage of the federal tax we pay. It then provides every Alaskan a credit, based on the Permanent Fund Dividend that person receives, as a way to compensate for the federal tax we pay on our dividends. This feature of the bill, because it provides a per-capita credit, protects families. Under the bill, a family of four earning $60,000 would pay no tax. I urge your prompt consideration of this bill. You may not agree that the structure of the proposed tax is the best, and I welcome your suggestions for alternatives. But we cannot afford to wait until all our reserves are expended. The Legislature must act this year to protect the future of all Alaskans. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 68 SENATE BILL NO. 68 BY SENATORS HALFORD, Taylor, Pearce, entitled: An Act relating to cooperation with federal programs relating to management of fish and game. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SB 69 SENATE BILL NO. 69 BY SENATORS WARD, Taylor, entitled: 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0214 SB 69 An Act authorizing an advisory vote by the qualified voters of the state on the question of the election of the attorney general; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 5 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Opposing the closure of the former Mount McKinley portions of Denali National Park and Preserve to snowmachine use, was read the second time. Senator Halford offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 4: Delete "proposed the closure of" Insert "closed" Page 1, lines 5 - 6: Delete "up to three years" Insert "one year" Page 1, line 15: Delete all material and insert: "WHEREAS the findings issued by the National Park Service do not document that snowmachine use would be detrimental to the resource values of Denali National Park and Preserve but instead only hypothesize that snow machine use is detrimental to the resource values of the park and preserve; and 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0215 SJR 5 WHEREAS the National Park Service did not distribute its findings for review by those who have experience with the former Mount McKinley portion of Denali National Park and Preserve, with snowmachines, and with the effects of snowmachine use on resource values before the findings were released to justify the closure; and" Page 2, lines 10 - 14: Delete all material and insert: "BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature opposes the closure of the former Mount McKinley portion of Denali National Park and Preserve to snowmachine use because the National Park Service has failed to comply with the full letter and spirit of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act and with the procedural and factual requirements of the National Park Service for adopting such closures; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature respectfully requests the Governor to take all available administrative and legal measures to protect the right of access to public lands in Alaska for traditional activities that was guaranteed to Alaskans by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act." Senator Halford moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Mackie 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 JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 am was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 am Opposing the closure of the former Mount McKinley portions of Denali National Park and Preserve to snowmachine use, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0216 SJR 5 SJR 5 am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Elton and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 am passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Kaye Cory Baker Representative(s) Therriault, James, Coghill Senator(s) Miller, Wilken, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Ward, Elton In Memoriam - Senator Yule Kilcher Senator(s) Torgerson, Adams, Hoffman, Phillips, Ellis, Lincoln, Mackie, Wilken, Donley, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Ward, Miller, Elton Representative(s) G. Phillips In Memoriam - Jack Jackson Dean Cousins Senator(s) Taylor, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie, Wilken, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Leman, Elton In Memoriam - Katherine S. Fejes Representative(s) Bunde, Green Senator(s) Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie, Wilken, Donley, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Elton 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0217 In Memoriam - Geraldine Jerry Feero Doogan Representative(s) Davies Senator(s) Wilken, Miller, Adams, Hoffman, Ellis, Lincoln, Mackie, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Ward, Elton 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 Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that she be excused from a call of the Senate on February 19. Without objection, Senator Lincoln was excused. Senators Mackie, Tim Kelly, Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that they be excused from a call of the Senate on February 12. Without objection, Senators Mackie, Tim Kelly, Halford were excused. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on February 25 and 26. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on April 1. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. SB 12 Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that she be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 12 An Act classifying anadromous streams and tributaries; relating to the designation of riparian areas; establishing buffers on certain streams and relating to slope stability standards on certain streams; and requiring retention of low value timber along certain water bodies where prudent. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0218 SJR 4 Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Relating to a national ballistic missile defense system. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 49 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(FIN) An Act relating to missions and measures to be applied to certain expenditures by the executive branch of state government and the University of Alaska from the state operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999; and providing for an effective date was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SJR 5 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 am Opposing the closure of the former Mount McKinley portions of Denali National Park and Preserve to snowmachine use, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 49 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(FIN) An Act relating to missions and measures to be applied to certain expenditures by the executive branch of state government and the University of Alaska from the state operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0219 Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 11, 1999. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:59 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1999 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0220 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 = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS FAHRENKAMP RM 203 Feb 17 Wednesday 01:30 PM OVERVIEW: LOCAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 10 Wednesday 08:00 AM NOTE TIME CHANGE JOINT W/(H) FINANCE COMMITTEE RESULTS BASED BUDGETING; MISSIONS AND MEASURES TRAINING, CRAIG HOLT Feb 10 Wednesday 02:00 PM FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESSION = SB 44APPROPRIATIONS FOR Y2K FIX Feb 11 Thursday 09:00 AM ALASKA RR OVERVIEW; GOVERNOR SHEFFIELD SB 12FOREST PRACTICES: STREAMS/TRIBUTARIES SJR 3REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE Feb 11 Thursday 02:00 PM FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESSION = SB 44APPROPRIATIONS FOR Y2K FIX Feb 12 Friday 09:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0221 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Feb 11 Thursday 03:30 PM SB 31MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 Feb 10 Wednesday 01:30 PM SJR 6DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS += SB 24REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Feb 12 Friday 01:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 Feb 11 Thursday 01:30 PM += SB 29REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICIAN'S LICENSE += SB 54MUNICIPAL TAXES ON DETERIORATED PROPERTY ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Feb 10 Wednesday 03:00 PM FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 -- LOCATION CHANGE -- + SB 13DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MGMT AND ASSESSMENT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Feb 12 Friday 03:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 Feb 11 Thursday 03:30 PM --MEETING CANCELLED-- = SB 46NAMING THE ALEX MILLER BUILDING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0222 TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Feb 11 Thursday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES LABOR CAPITOL ROOM 124 Feb 12 Friday 08:00 AM JOINT W/(H) LABOR SUBCOMMITTEE OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 16 Tuesday 02:30 PM DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 Feb 11 Thursday 03:30 PM ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Feb 12 Friday 12:00 PM ---------------------------------------- SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BELTZ ROOM 211 Feb 10 Wednesday 08:00 AM OPEN SESSION OF FULL COMMITTEE OTHER MEETINGS ANCHORAGE CAUCUS SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 10 Wednesday 11:45 AM --MEETING CANCELLED-- 1999-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0223 COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES BUTROVICH RM 205 Feb 10 Wednesday 11:25 AM ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Feb 10 Wednesday 04:30 PM