Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-04-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0791 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Seventy-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 3:13 p.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senator Green was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Halford, Miller were absent. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Miller be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Miller was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Larry Olson of the Eagle Wings Community Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord and Creator, these men and women gathered in this chamber have been entrusted by the people of this state to be leaders. We pray that our state would be a better place because of their actions, not in spite of them. Lord, the world watches as fighting in the Balkans continues. We pray for wisdom for world leaders, for safety for the innocent, and for the killing to stop. And Lord, You know of the accident that Roger McKowan, Senator Hoffmans aide, had over the weekend. We pray for healing for him, for patience, and for strength. Lord, be with his doctors as well. 791 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0792 We pray for those people we name silently now... Amen. Senator Taylor led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the seventy-third through seventy-seventh legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 73 Message dated April 5 and received April 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: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 73(FIN) 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. Chapter 5, SLA 1999 Effective Date: 4/6/99 Letter dated April 1 and received April 2 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted: 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0793 Board of Fisheries Dan K. Coffey - Anchorage Appointed: 02/12/96 Reappointed: 03/30/99 Expires: 06/30/02 Grant J. Miller - Sitka Appointed: 02/12/96 Reappointed: 03/30/99 Expires: 06/30/02 Virgil L. Umphenour - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/22/94 Reappointed: 02/12/96, 03/30/99 Expires: 06/30/02 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Standing Committee Reports SB 24 Forthcoming fiscal notes (page 767) for the Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 24 An Act relating to the adoption, amendment, repeal, legislative review, and judicial review of regulations; and amending Rule 202, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure published today from the Senate Finance Committee (4). Indeterminate fiscal note for the Finance Committee Substitute published today from Alaska Court System. SB 33 Forthcoming Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 33 An Act relating to the Task Force on Privatization; and providing for an effective date (page 767) with the following new title: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 33(FIN) An Act relating to contracts for the performance of certain state functions previously performed by state employees and to the Commission on Privatization and Delivery of Government Services; and providing for an effective date. was received today. 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0794 SB 57 Forthcoming zero fiscal note (page 719) for the Judiciary Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 57 An Act relating to vulnerable adults; and providing for an effective date published today from Department of Administration. SB 100 Forthcoming Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 100 An Act relating to the payment by indigent persons for legal services and related costs (page 768) was received today. Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Law. SCR 7 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Supporting the responsible development of the Tulsequah Chief Mine through the cooperative effort of Alaska and British Columbia and urging Governor Knowles to withdraw his request for a referral of the Tulsequah Chief Mine to the International Joint Commission under the Boundary Waters Treaty. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Pearce, Miller, Leman. Signing do not pass: Senator Ellis. The resolution is on todays calendar. Consideration of the Calendar SCR 7 Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Supporting the responsible development of the Tulsequah Chief Mine through the cooperative effort of Alaska and British Columbia and urging Governor Knowles to withdraw his request for a referral of the Tulsequah Chief Mine to the International Joint Commission under the Boundary Waters Treaty, be held to the April 7 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0795 Citations Commemorating - National Correctional Officers Week Senator(s) Torgerson, Ward, Donley, Ellis, Halford, Green, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Pearce, Elton, Wilken, Leman, Lincoln, Adams, Pete Kelly, Mackie Honoring - Valdez High School Girls Varsity, 1999 State Basketball Champions Representative(s) Harris Senator(s) Lincoln, Green, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Pearce, Elton, Wilken, Leman, Adams, Pete Kelly, Mackie Honoring - International Arctic Research Center Representative(s) Davies Senator(s) Wilken, Ellis, Green, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Pearce, Elton, Leman, Lincoln, Adams, Pete Kelly, Mackie Honoring - Vera Gazaway Representative(s) Kerttula, Hudson Senator(s) Elton, Ellis, Halford, Green, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Pearce, Wilken, Leman, Lincoln, Ward, Phillips, Pete Kelly, Mackie In Memoriam - Lawrence Urbach Senator(s) Torgerson, Green, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Pearce, Elton, Wilken, Leman, Lincoln, Pete Kelly, Mackie 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. Senator Parnell moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Recognizing Tartan Day, April 6, 1999 Senator(s) Parnell, Tim Kelly, Lincoln, Taylor, Green, Pearce 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0796 Senator Parnell moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 130 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 130 An Act relating to immunity for sale or transfer of a firearm; relating to administrative functions performed by and fees charged by the Department of Public Safety for transfer of a firearm. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 130. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 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., April 7, 1999. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 3:24 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1999 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0797 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 Apr 07 Wednesday 01:30 PM + SB 131ADMIN COSTS VILLAGE PUB SAFETY OFFICERS ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 06 Tuesday 06:00 PM SB 57CARE FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS SB 58SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LONG-TERM NEEDS SB 106REMAND OF HEALTH FACILITY PAYMNT DECISION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 07 Wednesday 08:00 AM + SB 126REDUCTIONS IN BENEFIT PROGRAMS + SB 8MINIMUM REQUIRED PLUMBING FACILITIES + SB 52LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 07 Wednesday 06:00 PM SB 1NO MANDATORY PAROLE RELEASE WITHOUT GED = SB 11PRISON TIME CREDITS FOR MURDERERS SB 108PROBATION AND PAROLE FEES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 08 Thursday 08:00 AM + BALANCED BUDGET PLAN PRESENTATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0798 FINANCE Apr 08 Thursday 06:00 PM SB 73ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES SB 111PIONEERS HOME RECEIPTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 09 Friday 08:00 AM SB 93NAMES OF ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES 9:00 - 11:00 AM BALANCED BUDGET PLAN PRESENTATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 09 Friday 06:00 PM SB 129M/V MALASPINA ACCOUNT <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 10 Saturday 10:00 AM SB 88DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS HB 12RAIL/UTILITY EASEMENT TO AK-CANADA BORDER HB 27GRADUATE STUDENT LOANS HB 10EXTEND CERTIFIED DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES BD HB 71KAWERAK INC AS REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY HB 93RURAL ASSISTANCE HOUSING LOANS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Apr 07 Wednesday 01:30 PM + SB 71PHYSICIAN LICENSURE CHANGES + SB 97MENTAL HEALTH; RECORDS; TREATMENT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Apr 07 Wednesday 01:30 PM + SJR 18EXXON VALDEZ DAMAGE CLAIMS + SJR 10CONST AM: SUPERMAJORITY FOR TAX LEVIES + SJR 14ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0799 JUDICIARY Apr 09 Friday 01:30 PM + SB 123PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGANT: FEES + HB 9PERSONS REQUIRED TO FILE SETTLEMENT INFO BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 06 Tuesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Apr 08 Thursday 01:30 PM + SB 56HOME HEALTH AGENCIES/HOSPITALS/HOSPICES + SB 59CERTIFICATES OF NEED FOR HEALTH FACILITY + SB 82INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES Apr 13 Tuesday 01:30 PM HB 68BOARD OF PHARMACY HB 94ABC BD EMPLOYEES NOT EXEMPT EMPLOYEES HB 123MINIMUM WAGE & OVERTIME EXEMPTIONS Apr 14 Wednesday 08:00 AM BUTROVICH 205 JOINT W/(H) SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON UTILITIES RESTRUCTURING --PRESENTATION BY CH2M HILL UTILITY RESTRUCTURING IN ALASKA Apr 15 Thursday 01:30 PM SB 121EXCISE TAXES ON TRANSIENT LODGING SB 122TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING COUNCIL ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Apr 07 Wednesday 03:00 PM SB 128STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE FUND BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 09 Friday 03:00 PM = SB 90STATE JURISDICTION OVER FISH & GAME = SB 91ENFORCEMENT OF SUBSISTENCE LAWS ---------------------------------------- 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0800 RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 06 Tuesday 03:30 PM HB 2REGISTRATION PLATES FOR DISABLED HJR 11ENDORSING ANWR LEASING SB 24REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW SB 101DEFINITION OF DISASTER SB 100REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER SB 421999 REVISOR'S BILL ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Apr 06 Tuesday 03:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Apr 08 Thursday 03:30 PM = SB 102TROOPER HECK MEMORIAL CORRIDOR SB 104KUSKOKWIM ICE CLASSIC = SCR 6UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANNUAL REPORT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Apr 06 Tuesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Apr 08 Thursday 01:30 PM SB 129M/V MALASPINA ACCOUNT FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS CAPITOL 408 Apr 08 Thursday 03:00 PM Apr 15 Thursday 03:00 PM ---------------------------------------- 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0801 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 09 Friday 12:15 PM BUDGET PRECLOSING Apr 12 Monday 12:15 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- LAW FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 08 Thursday 05:00 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 08 Thursday 02:30 PM BUDGET PRECLOSING Apr 13 Tuesday 02:30 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- CAPITAL BUDGET FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 07 Wednesday 03:30 PM OVERVIEW OF FY'00 DOTPF BUDGET REQUESTS PRIOR YEAR CAPITAL APPROPS DISCUSSION Apr 08 Thursday 12:00 PM CONTINUATION OF APRIL 7 MEETING OVERVIEW OF DOTPF BUDGET REQUESTS JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 15 Thursday 03:00 PM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT REGULATIONS 1999-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0802 OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Apr 06 Tuesday 12:00 PM CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Apr 20 Tuesday 12:00 PM EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT Apr 27 Tuesday 12:00 PM SAFE SCHOOLS PRESENTATION ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER Apr 08 Thursday 10:00 AM U.S. SENATOR TED STEVENS