Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-03-08 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0439 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Forty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:08 a.m. The roll was called and showed fifteen members present. Senators Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Phillips, Taylor were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Kim Poole of the Douglas Community United Methodist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. God of many names, we come to this day with our schedules and agendas set for our work. Help us to see beyond the appointments, tasks and meetings to the people we meet in the chambers, offices, committee rooms, and hallways. Let us hear the words of their hearts that tell us of their needs and desires. Move us to work harder to meet those needs and to empower those desires that one day we might all see each other as we were created to be, children of God, happy and healthy and whole. This is our task and this is our prayer. Amen. Senator Pete Kelly led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the forty-sixth, forty-seventh, forty-eighth legislative days and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 6 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 439 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0440 Messages from the House Message dated March 5 was read, stating: Senator Stevens has changed the date when he will address the joint session of the legislature. The House of Representatives respectfully revises the previous invitation (for May 6) and invites the Senate to a Joint Session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 8 for the purpose of hearing an address by Senator Stevens. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate accept the modification to the previous House invitation. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Message dated March 5 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 12 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Relating to federal claims against funds obtained by settlement of state tobacco litigation. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 12 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0441 HB 12 An Act relating to a utility corridor and railroad right-of-way between the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska-Canada border. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. Senators Wilken, Pete Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 73 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 73(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to commercial vehicle registration fees and taxes; relating to determining the taxable location of a vehicle for purposes of municipal registration taxes; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Labor Relations Agency 1998 Annual Report from Ed Flanagan, Commissioner, Department of Labor in accordance with AS 23.05.370 Average Wholesale Price of Salmon Report for September through December and April through August of 1998 from Brett Fried, Economist, Department of Revenue in accordance with AS 43.80.060 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0442 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 97 SENATE BILL NO. 97 BY SENATOR PETE KELLY, entitled: An Act relating to confidential mental health records; relating to mental health services and programs; relating to liability for payment for mental health evaluation and treatment services; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Michael Cook Senator(s) Wilken, Miller, Pete Kelly, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Green, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Hoffman, Lincoln, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Skyview High School, State Wrestling Champions Senator(s) Ward, Elton, Wilken, Pearce, Mackie, Green, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pete Kelly, Parnell Honoring - Wayne V. Knight Representative(s) Croft Senator(s) Ellis, Elton, Wilken, Pearce, Mackie, Green, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Hoffman, Lincoln, Donley, Pete Kelly, Parnell In Memoriam - Lois Colleen Connie Boochever Senator(s) Elton, Wilken, Pearce, Mackie, Green, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pete Kelly, Parnell, Halford Representative(s) Hudson, Kerttula 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0443 In Memoriam - Mary C. Kelly Representative(s) Berkowitz Senator(s) Leman, Elton, Wilken, Pearce, Mackie, Green, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Hoffman, Lincoln, Donley, 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 Adams moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from March 15 through plane time, March 16. Without objection, Senator Adams 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., March 9, 1999. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1999 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0444 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 203 Mar 08 Monday 1:30 PM += SB 80PUB.ASSISTANCE:PROGRAMS/GRANTS/CONTRACTS + SJR 12MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT/CLOSURE ACTIONS ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 08 Monday 9:00 AM = SB 83SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS = SB 72CONSTIT BUD RES. FUND APPROP Mar 09 Tuesday 9:00 AM = SB 83SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS = SB 72CONSTIT BUD RES. FUND APPROP += SB 33TASK FORCE ON PRIVATIZATION + SB 24REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW SB 50BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTIONS SJR 9CONST. AM: WAYS AND MEANS BILLS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Mar 10 Wednesday 9:00 AM = SB 83SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS = SB 72CONSTIT BUD RES. FUND APPROP BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0445 FINANCE Mar 11 Thursday 9:00 AM + SB 64MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES + HB 73MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES + SB 11PRISON TIME CREDITS FOR MURDERERS SJR 11EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTS HB 100SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS <PENDING REFERRAL> = SB 83SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Mar 12 Friday 9:00 AM = SB 83SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS = HB 100SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS <PENDING REFERRAL> = SB 72CONSTIT BUD RES. FUND APPROP BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Mar 13 Saturday 10:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- = HB 100SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS <PENDING REFERRAL> = SB 83SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 08 Monday 1:30 PM += SB 56HOME HEALTH AGENCIES/HOSPITALS/HOSPICES += SB 57CARE FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS += SB 58SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM NEEDS += SB 59CERTIFICATES OF NEED FOR HEALTH FACILITY Mar 10 Wednesday 1:30 PM SJR 7TOBACCO LITIGATION SETTLEMENT HJR 12NO FED. CLAIM ON STATE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT SB 84CIGARETTE SALES: AGREEMENT/ESCROW ---------------------------------------- 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0446 JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Mar 08 Monday 1:30 PM + SB 25THREE-TIME LOSER: VIOLENT MISDEMEANORS + SB 26FALSE INFORMATION/REPORT TO POLICE + SB 77LIABILITY RELATING TO FIREARMS Mar 10 Wednesday 1:30 PM CAPITOL 120 -- LOCATION CHANGE -- JOINT W/(H) JUDICIARY COMMITTEE + CONFIRMATION HEARINGS: ALASKA BAR, COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT, ALASKA JUDICIAL COUNCIL, VIOLENT CRIMES COMPENSATION BOARD Mar 12 Friday 1:30 PM + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 09 Tuesday 1:30 PM --BILLS BELOW RESCHEDULED FROM 3/4 = SB 9PERS CREDIT FOR NONCERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES = SB 85CREDITED SERVICE FOR TEMP EMPLOYEES:PERS Mar 11 Thursday 1:30 PM --MEETING POSTPONED TO 3/16 Mar 16 Tuesday 2:30 PM --BILLS BELOW RESCHEDULED FROM 3/11 + HB 10EXTEND CERTIFIED DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES BD + SB 48STATE HEALTH INSURANCE + SB 88DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 08 Monday 3:00 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0447 RESOURCES Mar 10 Wednesday 3:00 PM + SB 68COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES + SB 90STATE JURISDICTION OVER FISH & GAME + SB 91ENFORCEMENT OF SUBSISTENCE LAWS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Mar 12 Friday 3:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Mar 09 Tuesday 3:30 PM -- RESCHEDULED FROM 03/04 -- = SB 8MINIMUM REQUIRED PLUMBING FACILITIES = SB 46NAMING THE CAPITAL SCHOOL BLDG. = SJR 8FAIR AND ACCURATE CENSUS = SJR 10CONST AM: SUPERMAJORITY FOR TAX LEVIES SJR 14ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Mar 11 Thursday 3:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING ON PIONEER HOMES ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Mar 09 Tuesday 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Mar 11 Thursday 1:30 PM HB 2REGISTRATION PLATES FOR DISABLED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 09 Tuesday 1:45 PM --NOTE TIME CHANGE PIONEER HOME STAFFING LEVELS CHARGE-BACKS TO STATE AGENCIES DEPARTMENTAL INCREMENTS AND DECREMENTS DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION MISSION STATEMENTS ---------------------------------------- 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0448 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUTROVICH 205 Mar 09 Tuesday 8:00 AM Mar 11 Thursday 2:30 PM ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS CAPITOL 408 Mar 11 Thursday 3:00 PM Mar 18 Thursday 3:00 PM Mar 25 Thursday 3:00 PM ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 08 Monday 3:30 PM CORRESPONDENCE STUDY PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 70% INSTRUCTIONAL ..EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENT DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION MISSION STATEMENTS ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES CAPITOL 408 Mar 10 Wednesday 3:00 PM DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- LABOR BUTROVICH 205 Mar 10 Wednesday 8:00 AM + Mar 17 Wednesday 8:00 AM ---------------------------------------- LAW FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 08 Monday 4:30 PM MISSIONS AND MEASURES DISCUSSION ---------------------------------------- 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0449 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 11 Thursday 4:00 PM Mar 18 Thursday 4:00 PM Mar 25 Thursday 4:00 PM Apr 01 Thursday 4:00 PM ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 11 Thursday 5:00 PM --MEETING CANCELLED MISSIONS AND MEASURES DISCUSSION ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 10 Wednesday 3:30 PM MISSION STATEMENT FOR: UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA + OVERVIEW OF ADMINISTRATION COSTS ---------------------------------------- CAPITAL BUDGET FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 10 Wednesday 3:30 PM OVERVIEW: FY/00 DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL BUDGET REQUESTS Mar 16 Tuesday 12:00 PM RESCHEDULED FROM 3/11 OVERVIEW: FY/00 DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL BUDGET REQUESTS JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Mar 19 Friday 12:00 PM 1999-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0450 OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Mar 16 Tuesday 12:00 PM FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME UPDATE BY DIANE WORLEY, FAS COORDINATOR ---------------------------------------- CAPITOL HEALTH FAIR HOUSE FINANCE 519 Mar 09 Tuesday 8:00 AM HEALTH SCREENING, HEART HEALTH AND FITNESS INFORMATION SPONSORED BY SENATE AND HOUSE HES AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES