Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-04-16 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3151 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Ninety-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 2:05 p.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Father Tom Moffatt of the Orthodox Christian Church. Senator Pete Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord God, give us the desire to believe in You; help us to strengthen our belief in You. As this legislature comes to an end, keep us patient, cool our tempers and allow us a sense of proportion and humor. Lastly, may Your blessings rest on us and all our fellow Alaskans everywhere. Amen. Senator Wilken led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the ninety-sixth and ninety-seventh legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 3151 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3152 Messages from the House SB 175 Message dated April 15 was read, stating the House passed and returned: 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. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated April 15 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 294 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 294(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to violations of an order to submit to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing, to court orders and conditions of parole to collect samples for DNA testing, to removal of material from the DNA identification registration system; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 331 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 331(MLV) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, entitled: 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3153 HB 331 An Act relating to compensation of members of the Alaska National Guard and Alaska Naval Militia in active service; changing the name of the Alaska State Militia to the Alaska State Defense Force; relating to compensation and work status for members of the Alaska State Defense Force; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 368 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 368(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to release of persons before trial and before sentencing or service of sentence; relating to when service of sentence shall begin; relating to custodians of persons released, to security posted on behalf of persons released, and to the offense of violation of conditions of release; and amending Rule 41(f), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 419 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 419(RLS) BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the weekly rate of compensation and minimum and maximum compensation rates for workers compensation; specifying components of a workers compensation reemployment plan; adjusting workers compensation benefits for permanent partial impairment, for reemployment plans, for rehabilitation benefits, for widows, widowers, and orphans, and for funerals; relating to permanent total disability of an employee receiving rehabilitation benefits; relating to calculation of gross weekly 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3154 HB 419 earnings for workers compensation benefits for seasonal and temporary workers and for workers with overtime or premium pay; setting time limits for requesting a hearing on claims for workers compensation, for selecting a rehabilitation specialist, and for payment of medical bills; relating to termination and to waiver of rehabilitation benefits, obtaining medical releases, and resolving discovery disputes relating to workers compensation; setting an interest rate for late payments of workers compensation; providing for updating the workers compensation medical fee schedule; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 441 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 441(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act making appropriations for the operating expenses of the University of Alaska; 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. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 446 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 446(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act establishing and relating to the power cost equalization endowment fund; relating to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund; relating to the Railbelt energy 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. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3155 HB 446 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 447 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 447(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act making appropriations relating to power cost equalization and the sale of the four dam pool hydroelectric project 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. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 38 Message dated April 15 was read, stating the House passed SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 with the following amendment: Page 2, following line 6: Insert new material to read: WHEREAS Senator Frank Murkowski, United States Senator for Alaska, has introduced S. 2253, Rails to Resources Act of 2000, to establish a joint United States-Canada commission to study the feasibility of connecting the rail system in Alaska to the continental rail system of North America; and and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 am H Expressing support for a cooperative United States-Canada feasibility study on extending the North American rail system through British Columbia and the Yukon Territory to Alaska, is returned for consideration. Senator Mackie moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3156 SJR 38 The question being: Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment? The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 38 am H Shall the Senate concur in the House Amendment to SJR 38? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Halford and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 am H Expressing support for a cooperative United States-Canada feasibility study on extending the North American rail system through British Columbia and the Yukon Territory to Alaska. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 13 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Lottie C. Fleeks - Fairbanks Dean W. Nelson - Anchorage 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3157 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Robert J. Klein - Anchorage Toni Lee Jackson - Copper Center State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Kathleen L. Gardner - Anchorage Ernie Siemoneit - Healy Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Darae Crews - Anchorage Alaska Labor Relations Agency Richard D. Brickley - Fairbanks Robert Allen Doyle - Wasilla Board of Marine Pilots Captain Michael C. Spence - Ketchikan Jeffrey L. Thompson - Anchorage Barbara J. Huff Tuckness - Anchorage Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Timothy O. Sharp - Fairbanks Personnel Board Charles T. Borg - Anchorage Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Eileen R. Bechtol - Homer Board of Veterinary Examiners Dr. Jean Battig - Fairbanks Alaska Workers Compensation Board Harriet M. Lawlor - Anchorage Signing the report: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Tim Kelly, Leman, Hoffman. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3158 HB 25 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 25 An Act relating to a municipal river habitat protection tax credit. Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Cochair, Senators Leman, Adams, Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senators Phillips, Green, Donley. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 114 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 114 An Act repealing the prohibition against the taking of antlerless moose and recommended the adoption of the Senate Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 3056. Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Cochair, Senators Green, Leman, Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senators Phillips, Donley, Adams. Previous fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 204 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 204(RES) An Act relating to elk farming. Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Cochair, Senators Green, Leman, Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senator Parnell, Cochair, Senators Phillips, Donley, Adams. Previous House fiscal notes and zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 265 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 265 An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Hoffman, Leman. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3159 HB 265 Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 272 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 272 An Act relating to the tax assessment by a home rule or general law municipality of housing that qualifies for the low-income housing credit under the Internal Revenue Code; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Cochair, Senator Leman. Signing do pass Senate Finance version only: Senator Donley. Signing do not pass: Senator Phillips. Signing no recommendation: Senators Green, Wilken, Adams. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 290 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 290(FIN) An Act relating to pipeline carriers of natural gas produced from the North Slope of Alaska and to the intrastate regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of pipelines and pipeline facilities of that natural gas. Signing do pass: Senators Torgerson, Parnell, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Green, Wilken, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Donley, Adams. Previous House fiscal note and zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3160 HB 310 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 310(L&C) An Act relating to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association. Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senator Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Previous House zero fiscal note. President Pearce added a Judiciary Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 337 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 337(JUD) 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. Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Hoffman, Leman, Tim Kelly. Previous House fiscal note and zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 339 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 339(FIN) An Act authorizing the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank to make loans relating to tourism and development or exploitation of natural resources. Signing no recommendation: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Tim Kelly, Donley, Leman. Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3161 HB 398 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 398(JUD) An Act relating to the Alaska Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association. Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senator Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 43 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 43 An Act relating to police training surcharges imposed for violations of municipal ordinances. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Pearce, Miller, Leman. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 361 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 361(FIN) 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. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Pearce. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 382 The Rules 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 to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Pearce. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3162 HB 382 The bill is on todays calendar SJR 40 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska providing that the governor, United States senators, United States representative, and electors of the President and Vice-President of the United States be elected by a majority vote, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40(RLS) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska providing that the governor and lieutenant governor be elected by a majority vote; and changing the term of office of the governor and lieutenant governor. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman. Signing do not pass: Senator Ellis. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Pearce. Previous fiscal note. The resolution is on todays calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 43 HOUSE BILL NO. 43 An Act relating to police training surcharges imposed for violations of municipal ordinances was read the second time. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 43 was read the third time. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3163 HB 43 The question being: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 43 An Act relating to police training surcharges imposed for violations of municipal ordinances pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: HB 43 Third Reading - Final Passage 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 43 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 361 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 361(FIN) 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 second time Senator Torgerson, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3130. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 361(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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 361(FIN) was read the third time. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3164 HB 361 The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 361(FIN) 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 pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 361(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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 361(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. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. HB 382 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 was read the second time. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3165 HB 382 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 382(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: Shall 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 pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 382(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Parnell, Taylor and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 382(L&C) 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. Senator Parnell gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 40 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska providing that the governor, United States senators, United States representative, and electors of the President and Vice-President of the United States be elected by a majority vote, was read the second time. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3166 SJR 40 Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 3162. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40(RLS) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska providing that the governor and lieutenant governor be elected by a majority vote; and changing the term of office of the governor and lieutenant governor, was adopted and read the second time. Senator Tim Kelly offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 13: Delete Section 4. Insert Section 4. Term of office. The term of office of the governor is four years. If elected at the general election, it begins at noon on the first Monday in December. If elected at a runoff election, it begins on the third Monday in February following the election, unless otherwise prescribed by law. Senator Tim Kelly moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Elton objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Tim Kelly called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: Shall the resolution be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3167 SJR 40 CSSJR 40(RLS) am Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 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, Lincoln and so, the resolution advanced to third reading. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40(RLS) am was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40(RLS) am Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska providing that the governor and lieutenant governor be elected by a majority vote; and changing the term of office of the governor and lieutenant governor, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 40(RLS) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40(RLS) am passed the Senate. Senator Tim Kelly gave notice of reconsideration. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3168 Citations Honoring - Dennis McMillian Senator(s) Ellis, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford Representative(s) Kemplen Honoring - Avis Sam Senator(s) Lincoln, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Parnell, Halford Representative(s) Morgan Honoring - The Community of Cordova Senator(s) Lincoln, Pearce, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Parnell, Halford Representative(s) Harris Honoring - Leslie and Ruth Campbell, Fifty Years of Marriage Senator(s) Pete Kelly, Miller, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Kelly Merrill, P.E., 1999 Engineer-of-the-Year Senator(s) Leman, Pearce, Ward, Wilken, Donley, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Nicole Johnston Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Adams, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Phillips, Halford 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3169 Honoring - Michael H. Miller, Prostate Cancer Activist Representative(s) Hudson, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford Honoring - David Riccio Representative(s) Hudson, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Elmendorf Air Force Base 3rd Wing Logistics Group Representative(s) Murkowski Senator(s) Pearce, Leman, Ward, Wilken, Donley, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Staff Sergeant Aliahu K. Bey, Fort Wainwright Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Pete Kelly, Miller, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Specialist Dakisha R. Thompson, Fort Wainwright Soldier of the Year Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Pete Kelly, Miller, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Kodiak Daily Mirror, 60th Anniversary Representative(s) Austerman Senator(s) Mackie, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Phillips, Halford 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3170 Honoring - Leslie Dahl, Juneau-Douglas High School Drill Team Coach Representative(s) Hudson, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Joe Tompkins Representative(s) Kerttula, Hudson Senator(s) Elton, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Alaska National Guard Youth Corps School Graduating Class 99-3 Representative(s) Mulder Senator(s) Pearce, Phillips, Ward, Wilken, Donley, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford Honoring - Chugiak High School Peer Mediation Representative(s) Dyson, Kott, Kohring Senator(s) Halford, Phillips, Ward, Wilken, Donley, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell Celebrating - Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center 25th Anniversary Representative(s) Kemplen Senator(s) Ellis, Ward, Wilken, Donley, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Walter Maillelle Senator(s) Leman, Ward, Wilken, Donley, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Parnell, Halford 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3171 In Memoriam - Wallace Avery Representative(s) Kerttula, Hudson Senator(s) Elton, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Parnell, Phillips, Halford In Memoriam - Ron Larson Representative(s) Kerttula, Barnes, Hudson, Ogan, Kohring Senator(s) Elton, Pearce, Phillips, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Ellis, Miller, Halford In Memoriam - Stephanie Nicole Schmitz Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Pete Kelly, Miller, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Jack G. Cornelius Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Pete Kelly, Miller, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Kenneth Neiland Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Pete Kelly, Miller, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Senator C.R. Lewis Representative(s) Barnes Senator(s) Pearce, Tim Kelly, Phillips, Miller, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Mackie, Pete Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Donley, Halford 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3172 In Memoriam - Ole G. Harder Representative(s) Austerman Senator(s) Mackie, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Pete Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Donald L. Koutchak, Jr. Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Adams, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pete Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Ann Tarpenning Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Pete Kelly, Miller, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Kenneth Earle Wert, Clarice Marie Wert Representative(s) Kohring, Dyson, Kott, Ogan, Masek Senator(s) Phillips, Halford, Green, Ward, Wilken, Donley, Hoffman, Adams, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell In Memoriam - Dr. James C. Olsen Representative(s) Hudson, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pete Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Ray Renshaw Representative(s) Hudson, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pete Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Dr. H. Richard Carlson Representative(s) Hudson, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Adams, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pete Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Halford 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3173 In Memoriam - Edgar Allen Iyapana Sr. Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Adams, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pete Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Parnell, Halford In Memoriam - Moses Tuktook Milligrock Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Adams, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Elton, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Pete Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, 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 HB 392 Senator Miller, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Health, Education and Social Services Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 392(HES) An Act relating to continuances for temporary custody hearings that follow emergency custody of a child; and amending Rule 10, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 271 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 271(FIN) An Act relating to oversight of food establishments by the Department of Environmental Conservation; establishing a Food Safety Advisory Group; and providing for an effective date was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3174 SJR 34 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34(FIN) Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to public corporations, was not taken up this legislative day and the resolution was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 271 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 271(FIN) An Act relating to oversight of food establishments by the Department of Environmental Conservation; establishing a Food Safety Advisory Group; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 34 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34(FIN) Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to public corporations, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 17, 2000. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 3:36 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate April 2000 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3175 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 FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 16 Sunday 1:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- HB 159PERS PEACE OFFR STATUS CORRECTION EMPLOYE HB 163DIVISION OF ELECTIONS HB 236CREDITED PART-TIME SERVICE TRS = HB 418PROGRAM RECEIPTS/ADMIN COST CHARGE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 16 Sunday 3:45 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Monday 9:00 AM = HB 239UCC SECURED TRANSACTIONS HB 325MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:LIENS & CLAIMS HB 446PCE FUND/SALE OF 4 DAM POOL HB 447PCE APPROPRIATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Monday 6:00 PM = SB 310BONDS: UA, SCHOOLS, PORTS, HARBORS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Apr 17 Monday 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Presentation: Food Coalition ---------------------------------------- 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3176 JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Apr 17 Monday 1:30 PM + HB 296UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT + HB 369PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 18 Tuesday 2:00 PM FAHRENKAMP 203 -- Time and Location Change -- += SB 199DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS += HB 292DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Apr 16 Sunday 3:45 PM -- Call of the Chair (After Session)-- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Monday 3:00 PM = HB 304CLEAN WATER FUND/DRINKING WATER FUND HB 432BOARD OF STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE HB 414OIL & GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION SB 308MARINE PASSENGER VESSELS HB 206FISH AND GAME LICENSES & TAGS HB 349FISH AND GAME/REFUGES/HABITAT & USE AREAS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 19 Wednesday 3:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 21 Friday 3:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2000-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3177 RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 16 Sunday 3:45 PM -- Upon Adjournment -- = SCR 18SUSPEND RULES CONCERNING HB 114 HB 272MUNICIPAL TAX: LOW INCOME HOUSING HB 290STRANDED GAS PIPELINE CARRIERS HB 420TOURISM MARKETING CONTRACTS HB 114REPEAL PROHIBITION ANTLERLESS MOOSE HB 25RIVER HABITAT PROTECTION TAX CREDIT HB 204ELK FARMING HB 265ALASKA REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSIST. PROGRAM Apr 17 Monday 11:30 AM -- Upon Adjournment -- = SB 256PHYSICIAN NEGOTIATIONS WITH HEALTH INSURE <Bill Rescheduled from 4/15> JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 312 & HB 313 SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 17 Monday 4:00 PM = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH Apr 18 Tuesday 4:00 PM = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH Apr 19 Wednesday 4:00 PM = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH Apr 20 Thursday 4:00 PM = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH Apr 21 Friday 4:00 PM = HB 312APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 313APPROPRIATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Apr 19 Wednesday 12:00 PM