Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-03-24 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2719 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Seventy-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:33 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Leman, Mackie, Wilken were excused from a call of the Senate. 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. Lord God, we give You thanks for this new day of life. We seek Your presence, Your wisdom and Your grace to do what is right and true in this our daily work. We pray that You heal the minds and bodies of the sick. Give rest to those who are weary and bring peace to the anxious hearts of our land. We give You thanks for all things, in Christs Name. Amen. Senator Donley led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Halford, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-fourth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2719 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2720 Messages from the Governor Letter dated March 21 and received March 23 was read, stating: Dear President Pearce, Speaker Porter, and Chief Justice Matthews: I am pleased to appoint Scott Sterling to replace Chris Miller on the 2000 Redistricting Planning Commission. Mr. Sterling is an attorney with Sterling and DeArmond. His address is 851 East Westpoint Drive, Suite 201, Wasilla, Alaska 99654. His telephone number is (907) 376-8076, and his fax number is (907) 376-8078. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Messages from the House Message dated March 23 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 204 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 204(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to elk farming. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 255 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 255(CRA) BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to cities incorporated under state law that are home rule communities. 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2721 HB 255 was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 297 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 297(STA)(title am) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the circumstances under which an ambulatory surgical facility may relocate its services without obtaining a certificate of need and relating to the subsequent use of the site from which the ambulatory surgical facility relocated; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. HB 310 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 310(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 318 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 318(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to property disposal by law enforcement agencies. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 382 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 382(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2722 HB 382 An Act relating to the licensing of social workers and to the use of the title social worker without a license; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Communications Disclosure letters received in accordance with AS 24.60 will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 9 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 15. Standing Committee Reports SB 275 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 275 An Act relating to the school year for purposes of the postsecondary student loan program; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 275(HES) Signing do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Wilken, Pearce, Elton. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Education and Early Development. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 277 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 277 An Act relating to the elimination of the Alaska Administrative Journal and the establishment of the Alaska Online Public Notice System; amending public notice publication requirements for regulations; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2723 SB 277 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 277(JUD) An Act relating to the giving of certain state agency notices; relating to the elimination of the Alaska Administrative Journal and to the establishment of the Alaska Online Public Notice System for the giving of certain notices; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Halford, Ellis. Signing do pass: Senator Donley. Zero fiscal note published today from Office of the Governor. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 288 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 288 An Act authorizing the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to enter into an agreement with the Inter-Island Ferry Authority regarding the operation of the Clarke Bay Terminal, Prince of Wales Island. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Miller, Lincoln, Pearce. Fiscal note published today from Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 357 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 357 An Act relating to the redemption of shares of certain Alaska corporations. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Pearce. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill is on todays calendar. 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2724 SJR 39 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 Encouraging the United States Congress to pass S. 2214, a bill opening the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to responsible exploration, development, and production of its oil and gas resources. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Pearce. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The resolution is on todays calendar. Special Committee Reports SB 250 The following report was received at 4:25 p.m., March 23: March 23, 2000 Madam President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considered CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) am and HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) and recommends that: CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250 An Act making supplemental appropriations; amending appropriations; making an appropriation to capitalize a fund; making a reappropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. be adopted. Signing the report: Senator Parnell, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Adams; Representatives Mulder, Therriault, Davies. Conference Committee spreadsheet attached. 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2725 SB 250 Senator Halford, Acting Majority Leader, moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250. The question being: Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250 An Act making supplemental appropriations; amending appropriations; making an appropriation to capitalize a fund; making a reappropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date? The roll was taken with the following result: CCS SB 250 Adopt Conference Committee Report? Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Lincoln, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward Excused: Leman, Mackie, Wilken and so, the report was adopted. Senator Halford, 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. Senator Halford moved the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund section. The question being: Shall the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund section be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2726 SB 250 CCS SB 250 Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund Section YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Lincoln, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward Excused: Leman, Mackie, Wilken and so, the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund section was adopted. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment and enrollment. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 296 SENATE BILL NO. 296 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to charges for state services; requiring that fees levied by resource agencies for designated regulatory services be based on the actual and reasonable direct cost of providing the services, except in the case of certain negotiated or fixed fees; relating to negotiated and fixed fees of resource agencies; relating to invoices for designated regulatory services; establishing a petition process regarding fees charged by resource agencies for regulatory services; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2727 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 357 HOUSE BILL NO. 357 An Act relating to the redemption of shares of certain Alaska corporations was read the second time. Senator Halford, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE BILL NO. 357 be held in second reading to the March 27 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 39 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 Encouraging the United States Congress to pass S. 2214, a bill opening the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to responsible exploration, development, and production of its oil and gas resources, was read the second time. Senator Halford, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 2707. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39(RES) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Halford, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39(RES) was read the third time. 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2728 SJR 39 The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39(RES) Encouraging the United States Congress to pass S. 2214, a bill opening the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to responsible exploration, development, and production of its oil and gas resources, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 39(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward Nays: Lincoln Excused: Leman, Mackie, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Todd Palin and Dusty Van Meter Senator(s) Green, Ward, Wilken, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Adams, Hoffman, Elton, Lincoln, Leman, Donley, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Virginia Ayona Atuk Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Adams, Wilken, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Hoffman, Elton, Lincoln, Leman, Donley, Parnell, Halford 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2729 In Memoriam - Tina Louise Wassillie Representative(s) Moses Senator(s) Hoffman, Wilken, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Adams, Elton, Lincoln, Leman, Donley, Parnell, Halford Senator Halford, 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 198 Senators Donley, Pete Kelly, Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 198 An Act increasing the base student allocation component of the public school funding formula; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 267 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 267(FIN) An Act relating to management of game was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 267 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 267(FIN) An Act relating to management of game was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2730 SJR 39 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39(RES) Encouraging the United States Congress to pass S. 2214, a bill opening the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to responsible exploration, development, and production of its oil and gas resources, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Halford, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 27, 2000. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:57 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate March 2000 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2731 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 24 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 27 Monday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 29 Wednesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 31 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 24 Friday 9:00 AM + SB 273OIL SPILL RESPONSE; NONTANK VESSELS & RR + HB 43MUNI.ORDINANCES:POLICE TRAINING SURCHARGE += HB 112ESTABLISH ALASKA PUBLIC BUILDING FUND + HB 272MUNICIPAL TAX: LOW INCOME HOUSING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Monday 9:00 AM = SB 273OIL SPILL RESPONSE; NONTANK VESSELS & RR = HB 112ESTABLISH ALASKA PUBLIC BUILDING FUND SB 290PUPIL TRANSPORTATION COST REIMBURSEMENT = SB 256PHYSICIAN NEGOTIATIONS WITH HEALTH INSURE = SB 276REQUIRE HEALTH INS COVERAGE FOR DIABETES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2732 FINANCE Mar 28 Tuesday 9:00 AM SB 247VETERANSELIGIBILITY FOR LONGEVITY BONUS SB 259THEFT OF IDENTITY = SB 271FEES FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTIONS = SB 212FISH & GAME GRANTS Amendments to the Following Two Bills: = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET <Tentative> = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH <Tentative> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Wednesday 9:00 AM Amendments to the Following Two Bills: = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Thursday 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE 519 -- Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Overview: General Obligation Bond Criteria from Salomon Smith Barney Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 30 Thursday 6:00 PM SB 289BOARD OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUC <Pending Referral> HB 45INITIATIVE/REFERENDUM PETITIONS HJR 7CONST AM: INITIATIVE/REFERENDUM PETITIONS HB 180DRUGS WHERE MINORS ARE PRESENT HB 259PUBLIC DEFENDER CHILDRENS PROCEEDINGS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Friday 9:00 AM = SB 34TATTOOS AND BODY PIERCING = SB 254HEIRLOOM MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES = SB 220PROCUREMENT PREFS:PARTNERSHP/LTD LIAB CO Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Friday 6:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2733 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 27 Monday 1:30 PM + HB 191CHARTER SCHOOLS Mar 29 Wednesday 1:30 PM += SB 80PUB.ASSISTANCE:PROGRAMS/GRANTS/CONTRACTS AK Council of School Administrators ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Mar 24 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 27 Monday 1:30 PM + SB 294CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT AMENDMENTS -- Above bill Rescheduled to 3/29/00 -- += SB 26FALSE INFORMATION/REPORT TO POLICE + HB 288CHILDREN WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Wednesday 1:30 PM = SB 294CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT AMENDMENTS -- Above bill Rescheduled from 3/27/00 -- + SJR 15CONST. AM: APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES + SB 233MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:LIENS & CLAIMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Mar 28 Tuesday 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/23/00 -- + SB 240CHARGE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA + SB 248AIDEA: BONDS & RURAL DEVELOPMENT + SB 289BOARD OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUC Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Thursday 1:30 PM + HB 190VIATICAL SETTLEMENTS + SB 260DENIAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2734 RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 24 Friday 3:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- SB 235APPROVING TRANSFER OF RAILROAD LAND Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Monday 3:00 PM + SB 283STATE LAND DISPOSAL REVENUE += SB 258SET NET SITES/ SHORE FISHERIES DEVELOPMT + SB 38OIL & GAS AUDITS + SB 257DEPT NAT RES ADMIN APPEALS/ OIL & GAS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Wednesday 12:00 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519 -- Note Time and Location -- Briefing: Cominco/Red Dog Mine BUTROVICH 205 Mar 29 Wednesday 3:00 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Board of Fisheries + HB 114REPEAL PROHIBITION ANTLERLESS MOOSE + SB 124FISH & GAME LICENSING BY ELECTRONICS + SJR 31SUBSISTENCE FOR URBAN AK NATIVES + SB 296FEES FOR STATE SERVICE <Added to Agenda> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Friday 3:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 29 Wednesday 11:30 AM -- Upon Adjournment -- = SB 85CREDITED SERVICE FOR TEMP EMPLOYEES:PERS ---------------------------------------- 2000-03-24 Senate Journal Page 2735 STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Mar 28 Tuesday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 30 Thursday 3:30 PM SCR 16AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH SB 270STUDENT LOAN CORP PAYMENTS TO STATE SB 237ALASKA NATL GUARD/NAVAL & STATE MILITIA SB 238MEMBERS OF ALASKA STATE MILITIA ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Mar 28 Tuesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 30 Thursday 1:30 PM + SB 291TED STEVENS ANCHORAGE INTL AIRPORT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CAPITAL BUDGET FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 24 Friday 12:00 PM -- Rescheduled to 3/29/00 -- Subcommittee Recommendations Mar 29 Wednesday 12:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/24/00 -- Subcommittee Recommendations OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Apr 04 Tuesday 12:00 PM Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.