Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-02-22 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2375 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Forty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President pro tempore Mackie at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Pearce was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Envoy Craig Fanning of The Salvation Army. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Father God, Hear our prayer this morning, as we come into Your presence. Grant to this Senate body the confidence to stand for their principles and the power to argue for what is right. Give to them knowledge of Your will for our State, empowering them to be Your workmen. This we ask in the name of the Father. Amen. Senator Halford led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the forty-third legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2375 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2376 Messages from the House Message dated February 21 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 190 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 190(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to viatical settlement transactions; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 236 HOUSE BILL NO. 236 BY REPRESENTATIVES BUNDE, Kerttula, Smalley, Brice, Phillips, Croft, James, Cissna, entitled: An Act relating to credited service in the teachers retirement system for part-time employment. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. Standing Committee Reports SB 123 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 123 An Act relating to public interest litigants and to attorney fees; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2377 SB 123 Signing do pass: Senators Torgerson, Parnell, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Green, Pete Kelly, Donley. Signing no recommendation: Senators Adams, Wilken. Zero fiscal note published today from Alaska Court System. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 175 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 175 An Act relating to state mining law, to methods of locating mining claims, to the granting of larger mining claims using a legal subdivision based on rectangular survey descriptions, and to mandatory rental payments for prospecting rights. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Taylor, Lincoln, Pete Kelly, Green. Fiscal note published today from Department of Natural Resources. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 191 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 191 An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the states integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Wilken, Pete Kelly. Signing no recommendation: Senators Pearce, Elton. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 194 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 194 An Act relating to the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Green, Parnell, Mackie, Lincoln, Pete Kelly. 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2378 SB 194 Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Natural Resources. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 15 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Relating to Alcohol-Related Birth Defects Awareness Weeks. Signing do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Wilken, Pearce, Elton, Pete Kelly. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 30 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the repeal of regulations by the legislature, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.30(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Halford, Donley. Signing do not pass: Senator Ellis. Fiscal note published today from Office of the Governor. President pro tempore Mackie added a Finance Committee referral to the resolution. The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2379 HCR 9 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9(RES) am Relating to Take a Young Person Hunting Week. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Taylor, Pete Kelly, Green. Signing amend: Senator Lincoln. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 27 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to revisions of the state constitution and providing that a court may not change language of a proposed constitutional amendment or revision. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Pearce, Miller. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman. Signing do not calendar: Senator Ellis. The resolution is on todays calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 279 SENATE BILL NO. 279 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the redemption of shares of certain Alaska corporations. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 280 SENATE BILL NO. 280 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2380 SB 280 An Act relating to licensing common carriers to dispense alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 281 SENATE BILL NO. 281 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 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, 2001; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 27 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to revisions of the state constitution and providing that a court may not change language of a proposed constitutional amendment or revision, was read the second time. Recess Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess for the purpose of a majority caucus. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:15 a.m. 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2381 After Recess The Senate reconvened at 11:29 a.m. SJR 27 Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, lines 3-6: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Senator Donley 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 Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 am will appear on the February 23 calendar. Citations Honoring - K. Timothy Cline Senator(s) Adams, Wilken, Donley, Lincoln, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Pearce, Mackie, Green, Tim Kelly, Hoffman, Elton, Leman Honoring - Wasilla High School Warriors, 1999 Northern Lights Conference Football Champions Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Halford, Wilken, Parnell, Donley, Lincoln, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Pearce, Mackie, Green, Tim Kelly, Hoffman, Elton, Leman 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2382 In Memoriam - Joe Redington, Sr. Representative(s) Masek Senator(s) Green, Phillips, Wilken, Parnell, Adams, Donley, Lincoln, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Hoffman, Elton, Miller, Leman, Halford Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, 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 SB 176 Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 176 An Act permitting a physical fitness facility or gymnasium to limit public accommodation to only males or only females be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23 be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 176 for the Rules Committee meeting on February 22. Without objection, it was so ordered. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 222 Senator Taylor requested that the reconsideration on HOUSE BILL NO. 222 be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 222 An Act relating to the remedies available to judgment creditors against limited liability company members and their assignees and against limited partnership general and limited partners and their assignees; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2383 HB 222 HB 222 Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Halford Excused: Pearce and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 222 passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on February 28. Without objection, Senator Miller was excused. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on April 3 and 4. Without objection, Senator Donley was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 20. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2384 Adjournment Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 23, 2000. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:49 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate February 2000 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2385 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. 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SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS FAHRENKAMP 203 Feb 23 Wednesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 24 Thursday 8:00 AM CAPITOL 124 -- Location and Time Change -- Joint w/(H) Local Boundary Commission Annual Report Feb 25 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 22 Tuesday 9:00 AM + EO 101 RELOCATE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING AGENCY FROM DPS TO DOT/PF += SB 123PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGANT: FEES + SB 193COLLECTION OF UNPAID WAGES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 23 Wednesday 9:00 AM -- Revised Agenda -- += SB 250APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL/SUPP/REAPPROP Courts, Admin, Educ & Early Development 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2386 FINANCE Feb 24 Thursday 9:00 AM += SB 111PIONEERS HOME RECEIPTS += SB 6DISPOSALS OF STATE LAND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Friday 9:00 AM += SB 250APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL/SUPP/REAPPROP Health & Soc Svcs, Mil & Vet Affairs, Natural Res, Public Safety Feb 28 Monday 9:00 AM -- Revised Agenda -- = SB 250APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL/SUPP/REAPPROP Revenue, DOT/PF, University, DCED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Feb 23 Wednesday 1:30 PM + SB 228PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTR/MAINTENANCE FUNDING + SB 224CONFIDENTIALITY OF CINA HEARINGS & RECORD AK Commission on Aging ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Feb 23 Wednesday 1:30 PM + SB 268MANDATORY 99-YEAR TERM OF IMPRISONMENT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Feb 22 Tuesday 1:30 PM SJR 34CONFIRMATION OF BD MANAGING PERM FUND Feb 24 Thursday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2387 RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Feb 23 Wednesday 2:30 PM SENATE FINANCE 532 -- Location and Time Change -- = SB 255PUB.LAND PERMITS/HEALY-FAIRBANKS INTERTIE Joint w/(H) Briefing: McGrath Wildlife Management Feb 25 Friday 3:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Feb 22 Tuesday 12:00 PM SCR 15ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS SB 194CHILKAT BALD EAGLE PRESERVE = SB 176SEX DISCRIMINATION IN HEALTH CLUBS <Public Hearing Notice Waived> ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Feb 22 Tuesday 3:30 PM += SB 231NAMING AK NATIVE VETERANS HONOR BRIDGE += HB 192PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS + SB 236POW/MIA DAY & WOMEN VETERANS DAY Feb 24 Thursday 3:30 PM + HB 133VOTER APPROVAL OF SERVICE AREA CHANGES + SB 262DISABLED PLATES FOR LEASED VEHICLES + Confirmation Hearing: APOC - Jacobson ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Feb 22 Tuesday 1:30 PM += SB 235APPROVING TRANSFER OF RAILROAD LAND + SJR 38ALASKA CANADA RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY + EO 101 RELOCATE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING AGENCY FROM DPS TO DOT/PF Feb 24 Thursday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2388 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 22 Tuesday 1:00 PM Leases, Alaska Longevity Programs ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BELTZ 211 Feb 22 Tuesday 12:00 PM Agenda to be Announced Feb 29 Tuesday 12:00 PM Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 23 Wednesday 3:00 PM Water Quality Program ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BELTZ 211 Feb 23 Wednesday 12:00 PM + Agenda to be Announced Mar 01 Wednesday 12:00 PM Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 23 Wednesday 4:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Joint w/(H) Subcommittee Agenda to be Announced Mar 01 Wednesday 4:00 PM Joint w/(H) Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2389 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES NATURAL RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Feb 24 Thursday 4:00 PM + Joint w/(H) Subcommittee ---------------------------------------- REVENUE SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 22 Tuesday 2:30 PM + Supplemental Budget Requests: Div of Oil & Gas, Child Support Enforcement ---------------------------------------- CAPITAL BUDGET FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 22 Tuesday 4:30 PM -- Rescheduled to 2/23/00 -- DOT FY01 General Fund & Match Request Overview of SB223 - Transportation Revenue Anticipation Bonds Feb 23 Wednesday 4:00 PM -- Time Change -- -- Rescheduled from 2/22/00 -- DOT FY01 General Fund & Match Request Overview of SB223 - Transportation Revenue Anticipation Bonds JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW CAPITOL 102 Feb 24 Thursday 1:00 PM + Dept of Natural Resources - Easements and Rights-of-Way ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Mar 02 Thursday 12:00 PM Approval of Minutes, RPLs, Executive Session, Audit Reports, Other Business ---------------------------------------- 2000-02-22 Senate Journal Page 2390 SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MERGERS BUTROVICH 205 Feb 24 Thursday 1:00 PM + Proposed BP/ARCO Merger OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Feb 29 Tuesday 12:00 PM Key Campaign ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER Mar 08 Wednesday 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Message from Chief Justice Warren Matthews ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Feb 22 Tuesday 11:15 AM