Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-05-25 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1753 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 2:45 p.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Lincoln was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Tom Moffatt of the St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church of Juneau. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord, look down on this Senate assembled. Give them patience with one another. Allow each to remember that their fellows are all striving to do right as God gives them the light. For all of those who will be traveling by land, sea and air, may the blessings of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit rest upon you and those you love. Amen. Senator Adams led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fifth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1753 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1754 Standing Committee Reports HB 1001 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) am An Act relating to income of the Alaska permanent fund and authorizing an advisory vote on a long-term financial plan for the state; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.1001(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Torgerson, Parnell, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Wilken, Leman, Pete Kelly. Signing no recommendation: Senators Green, Donley. Signing do not pass, need to amend: Senator Adams. The bill 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 2:48 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 2:53 p.m. Standing Committee Reports Continued HB 1001 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) am An Act relating to income of the Alaska permanent fund and authorizing an advisory vote on a long-term financial plan for the state; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Leman, Pearce, Miller, Ellis. 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1755 HB 1001 The bill is on todays calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 102 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Relating to an advisory vote and a state fiscal plan. was read the first time. President Pearce stated the resolution would be held on the Secretarys desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 1001 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) am An Act relating to income of the Alaska permanent fund and authorizing an advisory vote on a long-term financial plan for the state; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Torgerson, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1754. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senators Mackie, Ellis offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 14 through page 3, line 15: Delete all material. Insert the following: 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1756 HB 1001 Question Preamble: The people of Alaska created the Alaska permanent fund to save a portion of Alaskas petroleum revenue for the future. After investing those savings, the original intent and purpose was to use the earnings from those investments when Alaskas petroleum revenues declined. Petroleum revenues have now declined substantially and are forecast to continue to decline. Our reliance upon declining oil production and volatile oil prices constitutes an unsustainable state budget system. The governor and state legislature seek the publics judgment regarding a stable and sustainable long- term balanced budget plan. Balanced Budget Plan: This will preserve the permanent fund dividend, inflation-proof the permanent fund, support public services, and establish a Citizens Balanced Budget Task Force. The Balanced Budget Plan will: (1)Spending Reductions: Continue state general fund budget reductions and commit to long-term budget discipline and efficiencies. (2)Permanent Fund Protection: Guarantee the Alaska permanent fund principal remains untouched. Inflation-proof the permanent fund to protect its value for all Alaskans, including future generations. (3)Permanent Fund Dividends: Guarantee a dividend to eligible Alaskan residents at a minimum of $1,700 in 1999 and $1,700 in 2000. Thereafter, the dividend will be approximately $1,340 and will continue to grow with the value of the permanent fund. After accounting for inflation- proofing, the dividend will be based on 50 percent of the annual earnings payment. 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1757 HB 1001 (4)Funding for Essential Public Services: After payment of permanent fund dividends and inflation-proofing the fund, prioritize the annual investment earnings payment for essential public services. (5)Accountability: Fully disclose expenditures from the permanent fund earnings with each annual permanent fund dividend. (6)Balanced Budget Task Force: Establish a Citizens Balanced Budget Task Force to present options to further reduce state spending and identify appropriate future revenue sources. (7)Income Tax: No personal income tax is enacted as part of this plan. Question: After paying annual dividends to residents and inflation-proofing the Permanent Fund, should a portion of Permanent Fund investment earnings be used to help balance the state budget? Yes ( ) No ( ) * Sec. 2. This Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c). Senator Mackie moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Taylor objected. Senator Taylor called the Senate. President Pearce ruled the call dilatory because the absent Senator was out of state. President Pearce removed her ruling. Senator Taylor withdrew his call. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Lincoln be excused from a call of the Senate for the remainder of the First Special Session. Without objection, Senator Lincoln was excused. 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1758 HB 1001 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 1001(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Taylor, Ward Excused: Lincoln and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Halford offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 5, following "ADVISORY VOTE.": Insert "(a)" Page 3, following line 14: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) Notwithstanding any other law, state money may not be used to advocate or oppose the advisory question placed on the ballot under (a) of this section or to otherwise seek to influence the outcome of the election held under (a) of this section. This subsection does not apply to the preparation of the election pamphlet or the preparation of the ballot proposition for the election held under (a) of this section." Senator Halford moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Torgerson objected. Senator Halford moved to withdraw Amendment No. 2. Senator Taylor objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 2 was withdrawn. 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1759 HB 1001 Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) am S was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) am S An Act relating to income of the Alaska Permanent Fund and authorizing an advisory vote on a long- term financial plan for the state; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 1001(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Elton, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Adams, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Taylor, Ward Excused: Lincoln and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) am S passed the Senate. Senator Mackie moved the effective date clause. The question being: Shall the effective date clause be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1760 HB 1001 SCS CSHB 1001(FIN) am S Effective Date Clause YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Taylor, Ward Excused: Lincoln and so, the effective date clause was adopted. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 102 Senator Parnell moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102 Relating to an advisory vote and a state fiscal plan, be brought up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102 was read the second time. Senator Parnell offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 30: Delete every Alaskans permanent fund dividend application; Insert each annual permanent fund dividend, Senator Parnell moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Taylor offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 3, after WHEREAS and before declining, Insert: Government spending, 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1761 SCR 102 Page 1, line 17: Delete The permanent fund Insert Big Government Page 2, lines 8-9: Delete is inflation-proofed to protect its Insert will be diminished in Senator Taylor moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 102 am Second Reading - Final Passage Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Halford, Taylor, Ward Nays: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken Excused: Lincoln and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senator Taylor offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 2, line 13, after will be: Insert significantly reduced Page 2, line 15: Delete continue Insert we hope to finally start making 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1762 SCR 102 Page 2, lines 17-28: Delete all material and renumber. Senator Taylor moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 102 am Second Reading - Final Passage Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Halford, Taylor, Ward Nays: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken Excused: Lincoln and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102 am was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102 am Relating to an advisory vote and a state fiscal plan, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 102 am Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Elton, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Adams, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Taylor, Ward Excused: Lincoln 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1763 SCR 102 and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102 am passed the Senate. Citations Senator Mackie 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 In Memoriam - Okey Chandler Representative(s) Austerman Senator(s) Mackie, Leman, Wilken, Green, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Taylor Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 1001 Senator Mackie gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) am S and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) am S An Act relating to income of the Alaska Permanent Fund and authorizing an advisory vote on a long-term financial plan for the state; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1764 HB 1001 SCS CSHB 1001(FIN) am S Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Elton, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Adams, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Taylor, Ward Excused: Lincoln and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) am S passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Mackie moved the effective date clause. The question being: Shall the effective date clause be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 1001(FIN) am S Effective Date Clause YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Taylor Excused: Lincoln and so, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1765 Reconsideration of Senate Resolutions SCR 102 Senator Mackie gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102 am and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102 am Relating to an advisory vote and a state fiscal plan, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 102 am Second Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Elton, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Adams, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Taylor, Ward Excused: Lincoln and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102 am passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 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 5:20 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 5:40 p.m. 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1766 Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House SB 32 Message dated May 25 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am H(reengrossed) An Act making and amending appropriations and reappropriations; making and amending appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. Senator Mackie moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments? The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 32(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendments to CSSB 32(FIN) am? Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Donley, Halford, Leman, Phillips, Ward Excused: Lincoln and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am H(reengrossed). 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1767 SB 32 Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Mackie moved that the constitutional budget reserve fund section(s) (article IX, section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted. The question being: Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund section(s) be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 32(FIN) am H Constitutional Budget Reserve Section(s) YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Donley, Halford, Phillips, Ward Excused: Lincoln and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section(s) were adopted. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Unfinished Business SB 1001 The reconsideration on CSSB 1001(FIN) am An Act authorizing an advisory vote on a long term financial plan for the state; and providing for an effective date was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for permanent filing. 1999-05-25 Senate Journal Page 1768 Engrossment SCR 102 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 102 am Relating to an advisory vote and a state fiscal plan, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 1001 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1001(FIN) am S An Act relating to income of the Alaska Permanent Fund and authorizing an advisory vote on a long-term financial plan for the state; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment President Pearce requested that Senators Pete Kelly and Elton notify the House that the Senate had concluded its business. President Pearce requested that Senators Tim Kelly and Ellis notify the Governor that the Senate had concluded its business. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 10, 2000. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 6:06 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate May 1999