Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-04-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3019 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Ninety-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:19 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Mike Powers of the Church of the Nazarene. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our God, You have said that it is Your spirit that guides us into all truth. We ask for Your truth and guidance now. We pray today that we would not be so proud as to think we can govern better than You. But, in humility we seek Your truth to govern here on earth as heaven is governed. In the words of Your Son, May Your kingdom come, and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. May we be Your attentive servants to carry it out. In Jesus name and for Your kingdoms sake. Amen. Senator Phillips led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3019 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3020 Messages from the House HB 312 Message dated April 11 was read, stating the Speaker has granted limited powers of free conference to the Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) An Act making and amending appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) An Act making and amending appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making 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 on the specific points as spread in the House Journal (page 3003). HB 313 Message dated April 11 was read, stating the Speaker has granted limited powers of free conference to the Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(FIN) am An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the states integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(FIN) on the specific points as spread in the House Journal (page 3003). SB 255 Message dated April 11 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 255(RES) An Act relating to best interest findings and land use permits, rights-of-way, and easements issued by the Department of Natural Resources; and providing for an effective date. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3021 Message dated April 11 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 159 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 159(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act permitting certain employees in state correctional facilities or employed in the Department of Corrections to convert their credited service under the public employees retirement system to credited service as peace officers. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 206 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 206(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to migratory game bird hunting, to a nonresident combined sport fishing and hunting license, to the nonresident military small game and sport fishing license, to applications for certain licenses, tags, registrations, and permits issued by the Department of Fish and Game, to sport fishing license and anadromous king salmon tag fees for residents of Yukon Territory, Canada, and to duplicate crewmember licenses; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3022 HB 320 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 320(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act approving the application for and acceptance of a grant of certain federal land by the Alaska Railroad Corporation; approving the conveyance of the entire interest in land appurtenant to the Whittier DeLong Dock by the Alaska Railroad Corporation; relating to use and disposition of the Whittier DeLong Dock and associated land; prohibiting the Alaska Railroad Corporation and the City of Whittier from granting any special right, privilege, or preference to a third party to provide management services for the DeLong Dock; providing that contracts for management of the DeLong Dock by a third party shall be awarded only under competitive procurement procedures established by the Alaska Railroad Corporation and the City of Whittier; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. HB 337 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 337(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to claims against permanent fund dividends to pay amounts owed to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development under the Alaska Employment Security Act and to fees for processing certain claims against permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3023 HB 339 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 339(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act authorizing the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank to make loans relating to tourism and development or exploitation of natural resources. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 346 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 346(HES) BY THE HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to establish a waiting list for state- funded services for persons with developmental disabilities and requiring the department to submit an annual report concerning the waiting list and persons with developmental disabilities. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. HB 372 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 372(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to criminal sentencing and restitution. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3024 SB 78 Message dated April 11 was read, stating the House passed SENATE BILL NO. 78 with the following amendment: Page 1, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: * Section 1. AS 08.72.175(a) is amended to read: (a) The board may issue a license endorsement authorizing a licensee to prescribe and use the pharmaceutical agents described in AS 08.72.272, if the licensee or applicant for a license passes the written and practical portions of an examination on ocular pharmacology, approved by the board, that tests the licensees or the applicants knowledge of the characteristics, pharmacological effects, indications, contraindications, and emergency care associated with the prescription and use of pharmaceutical agents. The endorsement expires at the same time as the license to which it attaches. The endorsement may be renewed upon satisfactory completion of continuing education requirements established by the board by regulation. The board shall solicit the recommendations of the State Medical Board concerning the written and practical examination required under this subsection and concerning the continuing education requirements that should be applicable to licensees with endorsements under this subsection. Page 1, line 4: Delete Section 1 Insert Sec. 2 and so, SENATE BILL NO. 78 am H An Act relating to the use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry is returned for consideration. 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: 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3025 SB 78 SB 78 am H Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to SB 78? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Adams and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting SENATE BILL NO. 78 am H An Act relating to the use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports SB 26 Forthcoming fiscal note (page 2975) for the Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 26 An Act relating to providing false information or reports to a peace officer published today from Department of Administration. Forthcoming indeterminate fiscal note published today from Department of Corrections. Forthcoming zero fiscal note published today from Department of Public Safety. Previous Alaska Court System indeterminate fiscal note applies. HB 105 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) An Act providing for the licensing of speech- language pathologists; relating to fees paid by audiologists and speech-language pathologists; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3026 HB 105 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Leman, Hoffman, Donley. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 130 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 130 An Act adding limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships to the organizations that can be authorized to practice architecture, engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture; and relating to state and municipal contracts for architectural, engineering, land surveying, and landscape architectural services and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 130(L&C) An Act adding limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships to the organizations that can be authorized to practice architecture, engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture; relating to the review of drawings and specifications for compliance with building codes; and relating to state and municipal contracts for architectural, engineering, land surveying, and landscape architectural services. (Title change authorized by SCR 17) Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Leman, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3027 HB 363 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 363(FIN) An Act relating to salmon product reports and to the sale of fish; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 363(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senator Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Donley, Hoffman. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 382 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 382(L&C) 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. Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Donley, Leman, Hoffman. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 416 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 416 An Act relating to insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Donley, Leman, Hoffman. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3028 HB 420 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 420(FIN)(efd pfld) An Act relating to tourism marketing contracts; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 420(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Donley, Leman, Hoffman. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 73 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 73 An Act relating to assisted living homes; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senator Leman. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Ellis. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Pearce. The bill is on todays calendar. SB 301 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 301 An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishing permit; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Pearce, Ellis. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 435 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 435(JUD) An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Pearce, Ellis. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3029 HB 435 The bill is on todays calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 306 SENATE BILL NO. 306 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act establishing and relating to the power cost equalization endowment fund; relating to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund; authorizing and relating to the sale of the four dam pool hydroelectric project; establishing and relating to joint action agencies created to purchase power projects; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. Fiscal note published today from Department of Community and Economic Development. Governors transmittal letter dated April 11: Dear President Pearce: This bill I am introducing today implements the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and several Alaska communities and utilities served by the Four Dam Pool projects for the sale of those hydroelectric facilities. This sale represents years of hard work by AEA and the local utilities and meets the three principles essential to a successful agreement: 1.The sale must return fair value to the state for its assets and meet sound business practices as judged by the AEA; 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3030 SB 306 2.The sale must benefit Alaska communities and their ratepayers through local control and economic development opportunities; 3.Proceeds from the sale must be used to provide long-term funding of the Power Cost Equalization (PCE) program. This bill authorizes the sale of the Four Dam Pool to the purchasing utilities pursuant to the MOU. The Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority (AIDEA) is authorized to provide financing for the sale, not to exceed $110 million. It also authorizes a joint action agency to enable the new utility pool to operate and issue bonds. To receive the sale proceeds for long-term PCE funding, an endowment fund is established under the management of the Department of Revenue. Seven percent of endowment earnings will be used annually to fund the PCE program. Other funds, such as the securing of federal funds, may also be placed in the endowment. Any shortfall in funding the $15.7 million PCE program from endowment earnings would be met through a portion of the AIDEA annual dividend, not to exceed $9 million annually. Although time in this session may be short, the opportunity to culminate years of negotiations, to provide financial benefit to the state and local communities, and to create a mechanism for long-term funding of PCE cannot be lost. I urge your prompt consideration of this landmark piece of legislation. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 307 SENATE BILL NO. 307 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3031 SB 307 An Act making appropriations relating to power cost equalization and the sale of the four dam pool hydroelectric project and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. Governors transmittal letter dated April 11: Dear President Pearce: This appropriation bill, along with a companion authorization bill, implements the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and several Alaska communities and utilities for the sale of the Four Dam Pool facilities. The bill appropriates the proceeds from the sale to the Power Cost Equalization (PCE) Endowment Fund created by the companion bill. The appropriation includes the purchase price, an insurance fund, an amount originally designated for a loan for the Southeast Intertie, debt service payments from the Four Dam Pool until July 1, 2001, and any future repayments of credits extended under the MOU. Some of the debt service payments would directly fund the PCE program for FY 01 during a transition period until earnings are realized from the endowment. Once fully established, the endowment will contain more than $100 million and will contribute more than $7.5 million annually to the PCE program. Coupled with a portion of the annual Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority dividend, this will provide a sustainable, dependable source of long-term funding for a program critical to meeting the necessities of health, safety and welfare of rural residents faced with extraordinarily high costs of energy. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3032 SB 307 The sale of the Four Dam Pool provides fair value to the State, benefits to local communities and ratepayers, and long-term funding for PCE. I urge your prompt consideration of this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 73 SENATE BILL NO. 73 An Act relating to assisted living homes; 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 Committee Substitute offered on page 2613. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senators Taylor, Mackie, Pete Kelly, Elton moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(FIN) was read the third time. Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Phillips was required to vote. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3033 SB 73 The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(FIN) An Act relating to assisted living homes; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 73(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates 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. 73(FIN) 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 301 SENATE BILL NO. 301 An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishing permit; 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 Committee Substitute offered on page 2928. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN) was read the third time. Senator Wilken called the Senate. The call was satisfied. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3034 SB 301 The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN) An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishing permit; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 301(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Phillips, Taylor and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN) 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 and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 435 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 435(JUD) An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 435(JUD) be held in second reading to the April 13 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 289 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 289(FIN) which had been held in third reading on reconsideration (page 3007) was before the Senate. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3035 SB 289 Senator Torgerson moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Torgerson, Lincoln offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, lines 4 - 15: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 2. AS23.15.640 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (b) A granting entity may award a grant that includes a program element listed in(a)(4), (a)(5), or (a)(6) of this section only if all funds from other assistance or aid programs or grants for that purpose are either not available to the granting entity or have been exhausted. (c) The department shall, to the extent economically feasible for the individual, require an individual who participated in a program that was funded at least in part by a grant under AS23.15.651 and that included as a program element the provision of necessary tools, work-related clothing, safety gear, or other necessities to obtain or retain employment under (a)(6) of this section to reimburse the department for the portion of the grant that was spent on an element listed in (a)(6) of this section. The department shall separately account for receipts under this subsection. The annual estimated receipts may be used by the legislature to make appropriations to the department to the employment assistance and training program account (AS 23.15.625) for grants under AS23.15.651. The department shall implement this subsection by regulation. (d) In this section, a support service under (a)(4) of this section means a service provided to an individual participating in a training program described in (a)(1) - (3) of this section to enable the individual to participate in the training." Senator Torgerson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Without objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3036 SB 289 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am An Act relating to technical and vocational education and to employment assistance and training; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 289(FIN) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Elton, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Leman, Phillips, Taylor and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am 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: CSSB 289(FIN) am Effective Date Clause 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 effective date clause was adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3037 House Resolutions in Second Reading HJR 48 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48(RLS) Relating to the free flow of people and the fair trade of goods and services across the border between the United States and Canada, which had been held in second reading (page 3007) was before the Senate with a motion pending, that being the adoption of Amendment No. 1 offered by Senator Taylor (page 3006). The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 48(RLS) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Halford, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Taylor, Ward Nays: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Lincoln, Mackie, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. 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. 48(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48(RLS) Relating to the free flow of people and the fair trade of goods and services across the border between the United States and Canada, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3038 HJR 48 CSHJR 48(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Kelly Tim and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48(RLS) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Juneau Youth Football League, Chargers Senator(s) Elton, Leman, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Ellis, Parnell, Ward Honoring - Grace Christian School Boys Basketball Team, State 3A Champions Senator(s) Leman, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Donley, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Ellis, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Grace Christian School Girls Volleyball Team, State 3A Champions Senator(s) Leman, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Donley, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Ellis, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Edward and Wade Jackinsky, 50th Wedding Anniversary Representative(s) Phillips Senator(s) Torgerson, Leman, Phillips, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Halford, Ward, Parnell 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3039 Honoring - Haifa Sadighi Representative(s) Kerttula, Hudson Senator(s) Elton, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Parnell Honoring - Team Alaska Representative(s) Kerttula, Hudson Senator(s) Elton, Phillips, Leman, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Donley, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Ellis, Halford, Parnell Honoring - Colony Knights Girls Varsity Basketball Team Representative(s) Kohring, Ogan, Masek Senator(s) Halford, Green, Leman, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Donley, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Ward, Parnell In Memoriam - John W. Rademacher Representative(s) Rokeberg Senator(s) Pearce, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Donley, Elton, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Halford, Parnell 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. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 73 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(FIN) An Act relating to assisted living homes; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3040 SB 301 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN) An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishing permit; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 289 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am An Act relating to technical and vocational education and to employment assistance and training; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 162 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 162(JUD) An Act relating to the rule against perpetuities, nonvested property interests, and powers of appointment; 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 1:30 p.m., April 12, 2000. SCR 15 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15(RLS) Relating to Alcohol-Related Birth Defects Awareness Weeks, 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 1:30 p.m., April 12, 2000. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 13, 2000. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:33 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate April 2000 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3041 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 Apr 12 Wednesday 1:30 PM + SB 181SALE OF THE FOUR DAM POOL + SB 182POWER COST EQUALIZATION ENDOWMENT + HB 25RIVER HABITAT PROTECTION TAX CREDIT + SB 306PCE FUND/ SALE OF 4 DAM POOL + SB 307PCE APPROPRIATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday Upon Adjournment = SB 304MUNICIPAL DIVIDEND PROGRAM Apr 14 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 12 Wednesday 9:00 AM Overview of Negotiated Pub Empl Contracts University of Alaska, Dept of Admin = SB 192APPPROPRIATIONS; CAPITAL BUDGET/REAPPROPS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3042 FINANCE Apr 12 Wednesday 6:00 PM += SB 192APPPROPRIATIONS; CAPITAL BUDGET/REAPPROPS += SB 290PUPIL TRANSPORTATION COST REIMBURSEMENT + SB 248AIDEA: BONDS & RURAL DEVELOPMENT += SB 254HEIRLOOM MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES + SB 257DEPT NAT RES ADMIN APPEALS/ OIL & GAS += SB 259THEFT OF IDENTITY + SB 283STATE LAND DISPOSAL REVENUE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday 9:00 AM = SB 192APPPROPRIATIONS; CAPITAL BUDGET/REAPPROPS += SB 220PROCUREMENT PREFS:PARTNERSHP/LTD LIAB CO += SB 261PROTECTION FROM NEEDLE & SHARPS INJURIES += HB 3DRUGS: POSSESSION OF LISTED CHEMICALS += HB 380INSURER TAX CREDIT:FIRE STANDRDS COUNCIL + HB 361FEES FOR STATE SERVICE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday 6:00 PM = SB 192APPPROPRIATIONS; CAPITAL BUDGET/REAPPROPS += HB 180DRUGS WHERE MINORS ARE PRESENT += HB 272MUNICIPAL TAX: LOW INCOME HOUSING + HB 288CHILDREN WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE + HB 437REINSTATEMENT OF NATIVE CORPORATIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday 9:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Bills Announced Under the 24-Hour Rule Apr 14 Friday 6:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Bills Announced Under the 24-Hour Rule Apr 15 Saturday 10:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Bills Announced Under the 24-Hour Rule ---------------------------------------- 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3043 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Apr 12 Wednesday 1:30 PM + HB 218MUSEUM ACQUISITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY + HB 236CREDITED PART-TIME SERVICE TRS + SB 206DISCLOSURE OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE INFO + SB 205EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday 1:30 PM HB 346SERVICES FOR DISABLED PERSONS HB 253SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY AND SAFETY PROGRAM HB 392CONTINUANCES OF CINA HEARINGS HB 277RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR REHIRED TEACHERS ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Apr 12 Wednesday 1:30 PM + SB 305RIGHTS OF PROPERTY OWNER IN DISASTER AREA + SB 201DNA TESTING & REGISTRATION += HB 37SMOKING CESSATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS + SB 207MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDERS FOR CHILDREN + HB 99SEXUAL ASSUALT:VICTIM IN STATE CUSTODY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday 1:30 PM + SB 199DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Apr 13 Thursday 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers AK Labor Relations Agency Occupational Safety & Health Review Board Personnel Board Board of Marine Pilots AK State Board of Public Accountancy Brd for Reg of Architects, Engineers etc Board of Veterinary Examiners AK Workers Compensation Board (April 13 meeting continued on next page) 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3044 LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Apr 13 (cont) Thursday 1:30 PM = HB 310ALASKA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION HB 422WORKERS COMPENSATION:DRUGS & ALCOHOL HB 265ALASKA REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSIST. PROGRAM HB 398LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Apr 12 Wednesday 3:00 PM + HB 116BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION + HB 204ELK FARMING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday 3:00 PM + HJR 60HABITAT FOR ENDANGERED EIDER DUCKS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday 3:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 12 Wednesday 12:45 PM HB 130ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS/LAND SURVEYORS HB 382SOCIAL WORKER LICENSING HB 416PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Apr 13 Thursday 3:30 PM Confirmation Hearing: State Commission for Human Rights SB 221STATE EMPLOYEE HIRE AND PROMOTION HB 159PERS PEACE OFFR STATUS CORRECTION EMPLOYE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2000-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3045 TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Apr 13 Thursday 1:30 PM + HB 205SNOWMACHINES CROSSING DALTON HIGHWAY Bill Previously Heard/Scheduled JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 312 & HB 313 SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 12 Wednesday 4:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH Category I, Category II, Category III Other Items as Necessary Apr 13 Thursday 4:00 PM = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH Apr 14 Friday 4:00 PM = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH Apr 15 Saturday 12:00 PM = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Apr 19 Wednesday 12:00 PM