Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-05-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1285 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:20 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Parnell. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. We open this day with hearts of thanksgiving, Lord. Thank You for another day of life and another day of being able to serve in this body. We ask that You would give each of us an extra measure of wisdom, discernment and patience. We ask that You would guide our hands as we write today. Help us to have hearts for the people we serve and hearts of thanksgiving throughout this day. In Jesus Name, Amen. Senator Ellis led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1285 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1286 Messages from the Governor HB 128 Message dated and received May 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. 128(RLS) An Act relating to lease-purchases of personal property. Chapter 10, SLA 1999 Effective Date: 8/4/99 HB 2 Message dated and received May 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: HOUSE BILL NO. 2 An Act relating to issuance of a motor vehicle registration plate to or parking permit for a person who is disabled. Chapter 11, SLA 1999 Effective Date: 8/4/99 HB 12 Message dated and received May 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 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(FIN) am An Act relating to a utility corridor and railroad right-of-way between the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska-Canada border. Chapter 12, SLA 1999 Effective Date: 8/4/99 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1287 HB 71 Message dated and received May 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. 71(CRA) An Act establishing Kawerak, Inc., as the regional housing authority for the area that includes the Seward Peninsula, Unalakleet, and St. Lawrence Island. Chapter 13, SLA 1999 Effective Date: 8/4/99 HB 9 Message dated and received May 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: HOUSE BILL NO. 9 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. Chapter 14, SLA 1999 Effective Date: 5/7/99 SB 87 Message dated and received May 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 SENATE BILL NO. 87(L&C) An Act requiring a license to sell rental car insurance. Chapter 15, SLA 1999 Effective Date: 8/4/99 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1288 SB 46 Message dated and received May 7 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 SENATE BILL NO. 46(RLS) am H An Act naming the Terry Miller Legislative Office Building. Chapter 16, SLA 1999 Effective Date: 08/5/99 HJR 11 Message dated and received May 6 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. Legislative Resolve No. 8 SJR 11 Message dated and received May 6 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) Urging the Congress of the United States to provide federal education funds as a block grant to the state. Legislative Resolve No. 11 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1289 Messages from the House SB 48 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(HES) An Act relating to health insurance provided by and provisions relating to the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 107 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) An Act relating to tourism and tourism marketing; eliminating the Alaska Tourism Marketing Council; and providing for an effective date. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 157 HOUSE BILL NO. 157 BY REPRESENTATIVES SANDERS, Harris, Foster, Morgan, entitled: An Act relating to absences from the state while serving on oceangoing vessels of the United States merchant marine for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date. 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1290 HB 157 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 209 HOUSE BILL NO. 209 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act amending the size of grants for which the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation must allocate at least 50 percent of endowment income and amending the maximum amount of the grant that the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation may award for development of the Kodiak launch complex and Fairbanks satellite ground station space park; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 27 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) with the following amendment: Page 1, line 4, following parent: Insert , foster parent, Page 1, line 5, following parent: Insert , foster parent, Page 2, line 16, following parent: Insert , foster parent, Page 2, line 18, following parent: Insert , foster parent, and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) am H An Act relating to school records and driver license records of certain children is returned for consideration. 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1291 SB 27 Senator Mackie moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 27(FIN) am H Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to CSSB 27(FIN)? 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 Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) am H An Act relating to school records and driver license records of certain children. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports Report dated May 6 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governors appointment: Commissioner - Department of Labor Ed Flanagan - Juneau Appointed: 01/12/99 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1292 There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individual by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Tim Kelly, Leman, Hoffman. Reports dated May 6 were read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governors appointments: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Ellen Ganley - Fairbanks Appointed: 06/29/95 Reappointed: 01/31/96, 02/19/99 Expires: 01/31/02 Joe Thomas, Jr. - Juneau Appointed: 02/14/96 Reappointed: 02/19/99 Expires: 01/31/02 Thomas C. Walker - Seward Appointed: 06/02/98 Expires: 01/31/01 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Linda Cyra-Korsgaard - Anchorage Appointed: 09/11/98 Expires: 06/30/01 Marcia R. Davis - Anchorage Appointed: 02/20/97 Reappointed: 07/31/98 Expires: 06/30/02 D. Lance Mearig, P.E. - Juneau Appointed: 07/05/94 Reappointed: 07/31/98 Expires: 06/30/02 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1293 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Carol J. Davis, D.C. - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/16/98 Expires: 07/15/01 Steven D. Messerschmidt - Juneau Appointed: 11/16/98 Expires: 07/15/02 Sean C. Siegel - Anchorage Appointed: 11/16/98 Expires: 07/15/02 Board of Dispensing Opticians Roberta Rawcliffe - Palmer Appointed: 02/19/99 Expires: 06/14/02 James Rothmeyer - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/17/99 Expires: 06/14/01 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Blair E. Marcotte - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/28/96 Reappointed: 07/31/98 Expires: 06/30/01 Raymond P. Smith - Anchorage Appointed: 03/06/95 Reappointed: 06/30/95, 07/31/98 Expires: 06/30/01 Board of Marine Pilots Robert M. Berto - Ketchikan Appointed: 09/30/94 Reappointed: 07/31/98 Expires: 05/31/02 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Vince Coan - Wasilla Appointed: 09/11/98 Expires: 06/30/02 James A. Hage - Fairbanks Appointed: 12/11/98 Expires: 06/30/00 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1294 Real Estate Commission Linda L. Freed - Kodiak Appointed: 08/24/95 Reappointed: 04/14/99 Expires: 01/31/03 Eleanor F. Oakley - Palmer Appointed: 08/24/95 Reappointed: 04/14/99 Expires: 01/31/03 Larry Spencer - Juneau Appointed: 08/24/95 Reappointed: 04/14/99 Expires: 01/31/03 Board of Veterinary Examiners Connie J. Sanders, D.V.M. - Anchorage Appointed: 06/25/96 Reappointed: 12/11/98 Expires: 01/31/03 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Dorothy Bradshaw - Fairbanks Appointed: 01/30/96 Reappointed: 06/02/98 Expires: 07/01/01 Andrew J. Bear Piekarski - Anchorage Appointed: 03/17/99 Expires: 07/01/00 Nancy J. Ridgley - Ketchikan Appointed: 10/13/92 Reappointed: 07/05/95, 02/19/99 Expires: 07/01/01 Philip E. Ulmer - Eagle River Appointed: 01/30/96 Reappointed: 06/02/98 Expires: 07/01/01 There were no stated objections to the confirmation of any of the named individuals by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the reports: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Tim Kelly, Hoffman. Report dated May 6 was read stating: 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1295 In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate State Affairs Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governors appointment: Brigadier General - Alaska Army National Guard Colonel David E. Glines - Anchorage Appointed: 04/28/99 There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individual by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Green, Phillips. SJR 22 Forthcoming zero fiscal note (page 1130) for SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Relating to the National Museum of Womens History and the National Museum of Womens History Alaska Council, published today from the Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee. SB 155 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 155 An Act relating to methods of payment of and reports concerning certain state salaries and business expenses. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Phillips, Green. Fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. President Pearce added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1296 SB 167 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 167 An Act relating to scholarships to attend the University of Alaska; establishing the Alaska scholars program; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pete Kelly, Wilken, Elton. Fiscal note published today from University of Alaska. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 79 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 79 An Act relating to letters of credit under the Uniform Commercial Code; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Hoffman, Donley. Signing do pass: Senators Tim Kelly, Leman. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 84 The Transportation Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 84 An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Pearce, Lincoln, Miller, Halford. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 146 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(JUD) An Act relating to civil liability for commercial recreational activities; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1297 HB 146 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.146(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Leman, Tim Kelly. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Previous House zero fiscal note. President Pearce added a Judiciary Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 208 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 208 An Act relating to professional counselors; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 208(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Leman, Tim Kelly. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 13 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(FIN) Relating to using oil spill settlement funds to create a long-term research and monitoring endowment. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Pearce. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The resolution is on todays calendar. 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1298 HJR 34 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Relating to the federal estate and gift taxes. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Pearce. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The resolution is on todays calendar. HB 61 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 61 An Act relating to an exemption from the requirement for payment for overtime under a voluntary written agreement for certain employees in the airline industry; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Pearce. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The bill is on todays calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 9 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 BY SENATORS PEARCE, Halford, Relating to the states interest in oil and gas company mergers and establishing a Joint Special Committee on Mergers as a joint committee of the legislature. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 170 SENATE BILL NO. 170 BY THE SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1299 SB 170 An Act relating to credited service under the teachers retirement system for education employees on leave without pay or receiving workers compensation benefits because of certain on-the-job injuries. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 171 SENATE BILL NO. 171 BY SENATOR HALFORD, entitled: An Act relating to the release of certain records and reports required by the Department of Fish and Game regarding fish, shellfish, or fishery products and reports of fish buyers and processors; relating to the transfer of certain land within the McNeil River State Game Refuge and McNeil River State Game Sanctuary to the state; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Senate Bills in Second Reading SB 110 SENATE BILL NO. 110 An Act relating to liability involving certain property acquired by a governmental entity; and providing for an effective date which had been held in second reading, with the question to adopt the Rules Committee Substitute pending (page 1279), was before the Senate. There being no objections to the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(RLS) was adopted and was automatically in third reading on reconsideration. 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1300 SB 110 Senator Leman moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Leman, Taylor, Wilken offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, lines 1 - 2: Delete all material and insert: ""An Act relating to liability for the release of hazardous substances involving certain property acquired by a governmental entity; relating to making a determination as to when a hazardous substance release has occurred; relating to liability of a party other than the party responsible for the initial release of a hazardous substance; and providing for an effective date."" Page 1, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section. 1. AS46.03.822(d) is amended to read: (d) To establish that a person had no reason to know that the hazardous substance was disposed of on, in, or at the facility, as provided in (c)(1) and (m) of this section, the person must have undertaken, at the time of acquisition, all reasonable inquiries into the previous ownership and uses of the property consistent with good commercial or customary practice in an effort to minimize liability. For purposes of this subsection a court shall take into account all relevant facts, including (1) any specialized knowledge or experience the person has; (2) the relationship of the purchase price to the value of the property if it were uncontaminated; (3) commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the property; (4) the obviousness of the presence or likely presence of contamination at the property; and (5) the ability to detect contamination by appropriate inspection." 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1301 SB 110 Page 1, line 4: Delete "* Section 1." Insert "* Sec. 2." Delete "a new subsection" Insert "new subsections" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, following line 14: Insert a new subsection to read: "(m) For purposes of determining liability in an action to recover damages or costs under this section, a release shall be considered to have occurred when a hazardous substance is first introduced into the environment. A party, other than the party responsible for the initial release, who had no reason to know that a hazardous substance was disposed of on, in, or at the facility and who has acted responsibly upon discovering contamination in accordance with (b)(2) of this section may not be held liable for the spread or migration of the hazardous substance except by an act of intentional misconduct or gross negligence." Page 2, line 15: Delete "sec. 1" Insert "sec. 2" Senator Leman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the following amendment to Amendment No. 1: In Section 1(d) of Amendment No. 1, after of and before acquisition: Insert voluntary Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was amended. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 as amended be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1302 SB 110 CSSB 110(RLS) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 as amended 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, Amendment No. 1 as amended was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(RLS) am was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(RLS) am An Act relating to liability for the release of hazardous substances involving certain property acquired by a governmental entity; relating to making a determination as to when a hazardous substance release has occurred; relating to liability of a party other than the party responsible for the initial release of a hazardous substance; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 110(RLS) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(RLS) am passed the Senate on reconsideration. 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1303 SB 110 Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 61 HOUSE BILL NO. 61 An Act relating to an exemption from the requirement for payment for overtime under a voluntary written agreement for certain employees in the airline industry; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 61 was read the third time. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that President Pearce and Senator Mackie be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 61 An Act relating to an exemption from the requirement for payment for overtime under a voluntary written agreement for certain employees in the airline industry; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: HB 61 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date 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 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1304 HB 61 and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 61 passed the Senate. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Tim Kelly gave notice of reconsideration. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 156 SENATE BILL NO. 156 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 156 An Act relating to municipal incorporation, to reclassification of cities, to municipal boundary changes, and to dissolution of municipalities pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 156 Third Reading - Final Passage 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, SENATE BILL NO. 156 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 13 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(FIN) Relating to using oil spill settlement funds to create a long-term research and monitoring endowment, was read the second time. 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1305 HJR 13 Senator Pete Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cross sponsor on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(FIN) Relating to using oil spill settlement funds to create a long-term research and monitoring endowment, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 13(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Pearce and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(FIN) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HJR 34 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Relating to the federal estate and gift taxes, was read the second time. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 was read the third time. 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1306 HJR 34 The question being: Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Relating to the federal estate and gift taxes, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 34 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Donley, Ellis, Elton Lincoln changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - The Mustang Hockey Association Peewee C Cyclones, Alaska State Peewee C Hockey Champions Senator(s) Phillips, Halford, Parnell, Lincoln, Donley, Hoffman, Mackie, Taylor, Green, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Elton Honoring - Palmer Moose Girls Basketball Team 1998-99 4A State Champions Senator(s) Green, Halford, Parnell, Lincoln, Hoffman, Mackie, Taylor, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Elton Representative(s) Ogan Honoring - Sharon Richards Representative(s) Rokeberg, Croft Senator(s) Pearce, Phillips, Parnell, Donley, Lincoln, Hoffman, Mackie, Taylor, Green, Ellis, Wilken, Tim Kelly, Elton 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1307 In Memoriam - J. Clair Iverson Representative(s) Rokeberg, Barnes Senator(s) Pearce, Parnell, Lincoln, Hoffman, Mackie, Taylor, Green, Wilken, Leman, Tim Kelly, Elton In Memoriam - Donna M. Chaikoff Representative(s) Dyson, Porter Senator(s) Donley, Phillips, Parnell, Halford, Lincoln, Hoffman, Mackie, Taylor, Green, Wilken, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Elton, Leman In Memoriam - Hallie Asaapak Alowa Kingeekuk Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Adams, Parnell, Lincoln, Hoffman, Mackie, Taylor, Green, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Tim Kelly, 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 Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on May 10. Without objection, Senator Miller was excused. SB 103 Senator Torgerson, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 103 An Act relating to a curriculum for Native language education; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1308 Engrossment SB 110 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(RLS) am An Act relating to liability for the release of hazardous substances involving certain property acquired by a governmental entity; relating to making a determination as to when a hazardous substance release has occurred; relating to liability of a party other than the party responsible for the initial release of a hazardous substance; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 156 SENATE BILL NO. 156 An Act relating to municipal incorporation, to reclassification of cities, to municipal boundary changes, and to dissolution of municipalities was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 10, 1999. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate May 1999 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1309 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 May 10 Monday 1:30 PM + HB 155MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY APPORTIONMENT ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 May 07 Friday 9:00 AM = SB 31MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS = SB 32CAPITAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS AMENDMENTS OFFERED IN COMMITTEE May 07 Friday 1:30 PM = SB 31MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS = SB 32CAPITAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS AMENDMENTS CONTINUED May 08 Saturday 10:00 AM = SB 31MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS = SB 32CAPITAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS May 10 Monday 9:00 AM = SB 157POWER COST EQUALIZATION = SB 169OPERATING BUDGET MISSIONS AND MEASURES = SB 112POSTSECONDARY CLASS FOR HIGH SCHOOL = SB 97MENTAL HEALTH; RECORDS; TREATMENT = SB 10UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SB 59CERTIFICATES OF NEED FOR HEALTH FACILITY SB 155SALARY REPORTS: LEG/EXEC/JUDICIAL BRANCH SB 94MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA HB 209ALASKA SCIENCE & TECH FOUNDATION GRANTS 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1310 FINANCE May 10 Monday 5:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 May 07 Friday 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- = SB 162RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES = SB 163TRUSTS AND TRUSTEES SB 165LTD PARTNERSHIPS AND LTD. LIAB. COMPANIES SB 166COMMUNITY PROPERTY AGREEMENT/TRUSTS = SB 114IMPERSONATE POLICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE = SB 109CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED May 10 Monday 1:30 PM = SB 162RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES = SB 163TRUSTS AND TRUSTEES = SB 165LTD PARTNERSHIPS AND LTD. LIAB. COMPANIES = SB 166COMMUNITY PROPERTY AGREEMENT/TRUSTS = SB 114IMPERSONATE POLICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE = SB 109CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING HB 69ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 May 11 Tuesday 1:30 PM HB 13REGULATION OF ESCROW ACCOUNTS HB 110SALE/LABELING OF MEAT/MILK PRODUCTS = HB 201OVERTIME COMPENSATION COMPUTATION ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 May 07 Friday 3:00 PM HB 96DEPOSITS TO THE PERMANENT FUND May 10 Monday 3:00 PM SB 171FISHERY DATA; MCNEIL RIVER REFUGE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1999-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1311 RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 May 07 Friday 12:20 PM HB 208PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 50 & HB 51 SENATE FINANCE 532 May 10 Monday 4:00 PM DEPARTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH 205 May 14 Friday 8:15 AM AGENDA TO BE ANNOUNCED OTHER MEETINGS MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 May 10 Monday 7:00 PM