Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-02-29 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2461 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Fifty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:12 a.m. The roll showed fifteen members present. Senator Lincoln was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Green, Pete Kelly, Tim Kelly, Mackie were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Greg Lindsay of the Northern Light United Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. With respect for the religious life of each person here, let us pause for a moment of prayer and reflection: God of all life, past, present and future, we thank You for each small victory where everyone wins. We thank You for times of learning and growth that come when we dont win. May our challenges and disappointments be turned into opportunities to better serve all the people of Alaska. Order our days agenda that we might serve where we are needed the most. And may the immediate never take precedence over the important. Amen. Senator Leman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2461 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2462 Certification Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fiftieth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Mackie was noted. Messages from the House SB 101 Message dated February 28 was read, stating the House has adopted the report of the 3rd Conference Committee considering HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 101(FIN) and CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 101(FIN) am, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 101(3d CC) An Act relating to disasters and to the disaster relief fund. The Senate adopted CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 101(3d CC) on February 24 (page 2413). The bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment and enrollment. The presence of Senator Green was noted. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, FY 99 Annual Report from Ron Otte, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety in accordance with AS 18.66.050 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2463 Nonresidents Working In Alaska - 1998 from Ed Flanagan, Commissioner, Department of Labor and Workforce Development in accordance with AS 36.10.130 State of Vermont Joint Senate Resolution No. 78, relating to the need for national leadership to address the high cost of medically necessary prescription drugs from David A. Gibson, Secretary of the Vermont Senate Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated February 24 was received, stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached between the State and the Alaska State Employees Association (ASEA) representing the general government unit of State employees in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Pearce referred the report to the Finance Committee. Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated February 25 was received, stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached between the State and the Public Safety Employees Association (PSEA) on behalf of all Correctional Officers in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Pearce referred the report to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 175 The Finance 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: Senators Torgerson, Parnell, Cochairs, Senators Pete Kelly, Adams, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Phillips. 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2464 SB 175 Fiscal note published today from Department of Natural Resources. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar SB 114 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 114(JUD) An Act relating to public officials and to impersonating a public servant be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, it was so ordered. President Pearce called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 123 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) An Act relating to public interest litigants and to attorney fees; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure which had been held in third reading (page 2451) was before the Senate. Senator Donley rose to a point of order. President Pearce cautioned members to proceed in order. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) An Act relating to public interest litigants and to attorney fees; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2465 SB 123 CSSB 123(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman Excused: Lincoln and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Mackie moved the Court Rule change. The question being: Shall the Court Rule change be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 123(FIN) Court Rule YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman Excused: Lincoln and so, the Court Rule change was adopted. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2466 Citations Honoring - Iyana Gusty Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Hoffman, Elton, Wilken, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pearce, Green, Taylor, Pete Kelly, Adams, Leman, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Matthew Nicolai, Western Council Boy Scouts of America, Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Hoffman, Elton, Wilken, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pearce, Green, Taylor, Pete Kelly, Adams, Leman, Donley, Parnell, Ellis, Halford In Memoriam - Peggy A. Hunt Representative(s) Phillips Senator(s) Torgerson, Hoffman, Elton, Wilken, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pearce, Green, Taylor, Pete Kelly, Adams, Leman, Donley, Parnell In Memoriam - Abbie Natalie Stephanoff Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Hoffman, Elton, Wilken, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pearce, Green, Taylor, Pete Kelly, Adams, Leman, Donley, Parnell, Halford 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 Parnell moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 3 through afternoon plane time, March 5. Without objection, Senator Parnell was excused. 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2467 Senator Ward moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from March 18 through plane time, March 20. Without objection, Senator Ward was excused. Senator Adams moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, on March 2 and 3. Without objection, Senator Adams was excused. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 27 and 28. Without objection, Senator Donley was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Enrollment SB 166 SENATE BILL NO. 166 An Act relating to the amendment and revocation of spouses community property agreements and community property trusts; and providing for an effective date was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:25 p.m., February 29, 2000. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 1, 2000. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:38 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate February 2000 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2468 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 01 Wednesday 1:30 PM + HB 272MUNICIPAL TAX: LOW INCOME HOUSING + SJR 37PROPOSING TRENT-WALDRON MEMORIAL TRAIL Mar 03 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 29 Tuesday 9:00 AM += SB 6DISPOSALS OF STATE LAND + SB 175STATE MINING LAW Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 01 Wednesday 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- Key Campaign (8:00 - 9:00 AM) -- Revised Agenda -- SB 281OPERATING BUDGET MISSIONS AND MEASURES = SB 250APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL/SUPP/REAPPROP <Bill will not be heard -dept presentations completed 2/28/00> 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2469 FINANCE Mar 02 Thursday 9:00 AM + OMB Overview - Status of AHFC Bonding Projects in Ch 129, SLA 1998 += SB 204EXTEND ALASKA COMMISSION ON AGING + SB 256PHYSICIAN NEGOTIATIONS WITH HEALTH INSURE += SB 73ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 03 Friday 9:00 AM += SB 95SCHOOL GRADE LEVELS += SB 105PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING + SB 198INCREASE BASE ALLOCATION FOR EDUCATION + SB 244QUALITY SCHOOL GRANT FUND INCREASE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 01 Wednesday 1:30 PM += SB 228PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTR/MAINTENANCE FUNDING += SB 224CONFIDENTIALITY OF CINA HEARINGS & RECORD Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Mar 01 Wednesday 1:30 PM + SB 277ONLINE SYSTEM REPLACES AK ADMIN JOURNAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 02 Thursday 1:30 PM FAHRENKAMP 203 -- Location Change -- + Overview with Dept of Public Safety + Hearing on Reciprocity BELTZ 211 Mar 03 Friday 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2470 LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Feb 29 Tuesday 1:30 PM += SB 177INSURANCE TRADE PRACTICES & ACTS + SB 279REDEMPTION OF CORPORATE SHARES Bill Postponed to 3/2/00 Mar 02 Thursday 1:30 PM += SB 279REDEMPTION OF CORPORATE SHARES Rescheduled from 2/29/00 + SB 230RIGHT TO WORK Presentation Natl Right to Work Cmte Only + SB 276REQUIRE HEALTH INS COVERAGE FOR DIABETES Mar 07 Tuesday 1:30 PM = SB 230RIGHT TO WORK SB 272WORKERS COMP AND WORKER SAFETY ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 01 Wednesday 3:00 PM += SB 255PUB.LAND PERMITS/HEALY-FAIRBANKS INTERTIE + SB 266MARINE ANTI-FOULING PAINTS + Bills Previously/Heard Scheduled Mar 03 Friday 3:00 PM = SB 273OIL SPILL RESPONSE; NONTANK VESSELS & RR Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Feb 29 Tuesday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 02 Thursday 3:30 PM = SB 236POW/MIA DAY & WOMEN VETERANS DAY SB 247VETERANSELIGIBILITY FOR LONGEVITY BONUS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Confirmation Hearing: APOC - Jacobson ---------------------------------------- 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2471 TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Feb 29 Tuesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 02 Thursday 1:30 PM Port of Bellingham Presentation += SB 235APPROVING TRANSFER OF RAILROAD LAND += SJR 38ALASKA CANADA RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY + EO 101 RELOCATE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING AGENCY FROM DPS TO DOT/PF Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 29 Tuesday 1:00 PM Depts FY01 Transfers, Increments and Decrements Compared to FY00 Budget ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BELTZ 211 Feb 29 Tuesday 12:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 06 Monday 12:00 PM Changes to FY01 Budget Mar 22 Wednesday 12:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BELTZ 211 Mar 01 Wednesday 12:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2472 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 01 Wednesday 4:00 PM Joint w/(H) Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 06 Monday 12:00 PM + Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 01 Wednesday 12:00 PM Department Overview ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 07 Tuesday 12:00 PM Changes to FY01 Budget Mar 21 Tuesday 2:30 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- CAPITAL BUDGET FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 29 Tuesday 12:00 PM AK Housing Finance Corp Requests Feb 29 Tuesday 4:30 PM DEC Requests JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW CAPITOL 102 Mar 07 Tuesday 1:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 2/24/00 -- + Dept of Natural Resources - Easements and Rights-of-Way ---------------------------------------- 2000-02-29 Senate Journal Page 2473 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Mar 02 Thursday 12:00 PM + Approval of Minutes, RPLs, Executive Session, Audit Reports, Other Business 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 Mar 01 Wednesday 11:30 AM -- Upon Adjournment --