Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-01-31 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0199 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 31, 2001 Twenty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:04 a.m. Roll call showed 40 members present. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Ron Covey of the Douglas Community United Methodist Church. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Eternal God, whose Spirit is ever-present, and whose wisdom is beyond measure, hear our prayer as we gather here today. You have given us minds with which to think, hearts with which to care, and hands with which to work. So guide our thinking, our caring, and the work which we shall do this day, that order may be maintained, communities may be helped, and individuals may be affirmed throughout this Great Land. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Harris. * * * * * Representative Joule requested that the House stand for a moment of silence in memory of those who lost their lives on Alaska Airlines Flight No. 261 one year ago today. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 22nd and 23rd legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0200 * * * * * Representative Lancaster introduced Allyson Oberts, Guest Page, from Soldotna. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR SJR 5 A message dated January 29, 2001, was read stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(RLS) Relating to supporting the Great Alaska Shootout, the Top of the World Classic, and similar preseason basketball tournaments, and requesting that the National Collegiate Athletic Association reject legislative proposal No. 2000-106. Legislative Resolve No. 2 A letter dated January 29, 2001, was read stating that, in accordance with AS 39.05.080(1) and the Alaska Constitution, Article III, Section 25, the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted: The following appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee: Commissioner - Department of Administration Jim Duncan - Juneau Appointed: 08/25/2000 Commissioner - Department of Public Safety Glenn G. Godfrey - Juneau Appointed: 08/23/2000 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0201 The following appointment was referred to the Resources Committee: Commissioner - Department of Natural Resources Pat Pourchot - Juneau Appointed: 08/29/2000 A letter dated January 29, 2001, was read stating that, in accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted: The following appointment was referred to the Finance Committee: State Assessment Review Board Mr. Vince Coan of Wasilla Appointed: 12/29/2000 No Term The following appointments were referred to the Judiciary Committee: Commission on Judicial Conduct Ms. Ethel L. Staton of Sitka Appointed: 03/04/1997 Reappointed: 12/29/2000 Term Expires: 12/31/2004 Alaska Judicial Council Ms. Eleanor Andrews of Anchorage Appointed: 11/15/2000 Term Expires: 05/18/2001 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Dr. Colleen M. Murphy of Anchorage Appointed: 08/27/1998 Reappointed: 12/29/2000 Term Expires: 12/15/2003 The following appointments were referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee: 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0202 Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Ms. Kathleen B. Shreiber of Eagle River Appointed: 03/21/1997 Reappointed: 05/24/2000 Term Expires: 04/25/2004 Ms. Linda C. Thomas of Juneau Appointed: 06/25/1996 Reappointed: 05/24/2000 Term Expires: 04/25/2004 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Ms. Daphne E. Brown of Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/1996 Reappointed: 07/01/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2004 Mr. Patrick H. Kalen of Fairbanks Appointed: 03/20/1998 Reappointed: 07/01/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2004 Dr. Robert E. Miller of Anchorage Appointed: 09/11/1996 Reappointed: 07/01/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2004 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Ms. Darae Crews of Anchorage Appointed: 03/21/2000 Reappointed: 07/01/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2004 Ms. Sheryl L. Sutton of Juneau Appointed: 07/30/1996 Reappointed: 07/01/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2004 Mr. Larry Allen Ungerecht of Anchorage Appointed: 11/29/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2004 Board of Dental Examiners Ms. Rena L. Anderson of Anchorage Appointed: 09/12/2000 Term Expires: 01/31/2001 Dr. Michael P. Moriarty of Seward Appointed: 07/27/2000 Term Expires: 02/01/2003 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0203 Board of Dispensing Opticians Ms. Ann M. Bezona of Kodiak Appointed: 06/05/2000 Term Expires: 06/14/2002 Mr. Larry E. Harper of Anchorage Appointed: 06/14/2000 Term Expires: 06/14/2004 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Mr. Richard D. Brickley of Fairbanks Appointed: 09/22/1999 Reappointed: 06/30/2000 Term Expires: 06/30/2003 Mr. Aaron T. Isaacs of Klawock Appointed: 06/12/2000 Term Expires: 06/30/2002 Board of Marine Pilots Mr. Anthony (Tony) J. Joslyn of Anchor Point Appointed: 12/29/2000 Term Expires: 06/01/2003 Mr. Jeffrey L. Thompson of Anchorage Appointed: 11/10/1999 Reappointed: 06/01/2000 Term Expires: 06/01/2004 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Ms. Ann W. Swift of Fairbanks Appointed: 01/19/2000 Reappointed: 12/29/2000 Term Expires: 12/24/2004 State Medical Board Dr. Martha Tillion Cotten of Eagle River Appointed: 10/03/1997 Reappointed: 05/24/2000 Term Expires: 04/21/2004 Ms. Constance E. Livsey of Anchorage Appointed: 10/03/1997 Reappointed: 08/13/2000 Term Expires: 08/13/2004 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board The Honorable Cliff Davidson of Kodiak Appointed: 06/05/2000 Term Expires: 08/01/2001 Ms. Carla L. Meek of Juneau Appointed: 07/16/1997 Reappointed: 08/01/2000 Term Expires: 08/01/2004 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0204 Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. William D. Faulkner of Anchorage Appointed: 08/21/1996 Reappointed: 09/15/2000 Term Expires: 06/15/2004 Board of Pharmacy Mr. Mark D. Bohrer of Eagle River Appointed: 11/10/1999 Reappointed: 05/24/2000 Term Expires: 04/01/2004 Ms. Cindy Bueler of Anchorage Appointed: 06/05/2000 Term Expires: 04/01/2004 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Ms. Jo Anne Bell-Graves of Juneau Appointed: 12/11/1998 Reappointed: 09/07/2000 Term Expires: 09/01/2004 Board of Professional Counselors Mr. David F. Leonard of Fairbanks Appointed: 11/16/1998 Reappointed: 12/29/2000 Term Expires: 11/01/2004 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Ms. Cathy W. Biggerstaff of Anchorage Appointed: 12/29/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2004 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Mr. James A. Hage of Fairbanks Appointed: 12/11/1998 Reappointed: 06/30/2000 Term Expires: 06/30/2004 Mr. Stephen F. Turner of Anchorage Appointed: 08/25/2000 Term Expires: 06/30/2002 Real Estate Commission Mr. Clarence Bolden of Anchorage Appointed: 06/05/2000 Term Expires: 01/31/2004 Ms. Gail Dossman of Anchorage Appointed: 06/05/2000 Term Expires: 01/31/2003 Ms. Lottie M. Michael of Anchorage Appointed: 08/28/2000 Term Expires: 01/31/2004 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0205 Regulatory Commission of Alaska Mr. James S. Strandberg of Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/1999 Reappointed: 10/03/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2006 Board of Social Work Examiners Ms. Diane M. DiSanto of Anchorage Appointed: 09/11/1996 Reappointed: 11/21/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2004 Board of Veterinary Examiners Colonel William (Bill) McDonald of Fairbanks Appointed: 12/29/2000 Term Expires: 01/31/2004 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Mr. John A. Abshire of Wasilla Appointed: 07/23/1997 Reappointed: 08/28/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2003 Ms. Valerie K. Baffone of Anchorage Appointed: 11/08/1996 Reappointed: 07/01/1997 and 08/28/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2003 Mr. Richard H. Behrends of Juneau Appointed: 11/21/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2003 Mr. John Giuchici of Fairbanks Appointed: 10/10/1991 Reappointed: 07/15/1993, 06/25/1996, and 09/07/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2002 Mr. Stephen T. Hagedorn of Anchorage Appointed: 08/19/1991 Reappointed: 07/01/1993, 06/25/1996, and 09/06/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2002 Mr. Andrew (Bear) J. Piekarski of Eagle River Appointed: 03/17/1999 Reappointed: 08/28/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2003 Mr. Marc D. Stemp of Bethel Appointed: 08/14/1991 Reappointed: 07/05/1994, 03/20/1998, and 12/29/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2003 Ms. Robin E. Ward of Anchorage Appointed: 06/05/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2002 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0206 The following appointments were referred to the Resources Committee: Board of Game Mr. William (Chip) H. Dennerlein of Anchorage Appointed: 10/20/2000 Term Expires: 01/31/2003 The Honorable Ben Grussendorf of Sitka Appointed: 02/01/2001 Term Expires: 01/31/2004 Dr. Julie Maier of Fairbanks Appointed: 01/24/2001 Term Expires: 01/31/2003 The following appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee: State Commission for Human Rights Judge Roy Harding Madsen (ret.) of Kodiak Appointed: 11/21/2000 Term Expires: 01/31/2003 Personnel Board Mr. Ronald L. Otte of Anchorage Appointed: 12/29/2000 Term Expires: 06/20/2006 Alaska Public Offices Commission Mr. John Dapcevich of Juneau Appointed: 01/16/2001 Term Expires: 02/01/2002 Mr. Mark T. Handley of Juneau Appointed: 05/24/2000 Term Expires: 02/01/2005 The following appointments were referred to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services Committee: Board of Education and Early Development Ms. Diane Heard of Eagle River Appointed: 01/26/2001 Term Expires: 01/31/2003 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0207 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Ms. Georgia (Sue) Cast of Bethel Appointed: 10/31/1997 Reappointed: 07/01/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2003 Ms. Patricia A. Truman of Palmer Appointed: 09/23/1999 Reappointed: 07/01/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2003 University of Alaska Board of Regents Mr. Kevin O. Meyers of Anchorage Appointed: 10/20/2000 Term Expires: 02/01/2007 The following appointment was referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee: Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Mr. Bruce C. Twomley of Juneau Appointed: 10/06/1982 Reappointed: 08/18/1988, 07/21/1992, 10/01/1996, and 08/28/2000 Term Expires: 07/01/2004 The following appointment was referred to the House Special Committee on Oil & Gas and the Resources Committee: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Ms. Julie M. Heusser of Anchorage Appointed: 10/20/2000 Reappointed: 12/31/2000 Term Expires: 12/31/2006 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated January 31, 2001, was read stating the Senate has confirmed the reappointment of Dennis "Skip" Cook and the appointment of Thomas P. Owens, Jr. as public members of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0208 The House confirmed reappointment and appointment of the public members (page 101). A message dated January 30, 2001, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 3 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 by Senators Leman, Kelly, Wilken, Cowdery, Taylor, and Pearce: Relating to the deployment of F-22 Raptor aircraft at Elmendorf Air Force Base. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Administration Division of Finance 2000 Compensation and Travel Report of Executive Positions January 31, 2001 www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/ADMIN/dof/travel/sched.htm (as required by AS 37.05.210) Dept. of Community & Economic Development Office of the Commissioner Notification of Annual Report of State Loans and Report on Reinstatements (as required by AS 37.05.035 and AS 16.10.350) 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0209 Regulatory Commission of Alaska Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2000 www.state.ak.us/rca/ (as required by AS 42.05.211 and AS 42.06.220) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 13 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13 "An Act relating to municipal service areas and providing for voter approval of the formation, alteration, or abolishment of certain service areas." The report was signed by Representatives Morgan and Meyer, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Scalzi, Morgan Do not pass (1): Kerttula No recommendation (4): Halcro, Murkowski, Guess, Meyer The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Community & Economic Development The committee recommends an additional referral to the Judiciary Committee. The Speaker added a Judiciary Committee referral to precede the Finance Committee referral. SSHB 13 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HJR 7 The House Special Committee on Oil & Gas has considered: 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0210 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. The report was signed by Representative Ogan, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Fate, Dyson, Kohring, Chenault, Joule, Guess, Ogan The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Oil & Gas HJR 7 was referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Commending - Special Olympics Final Leg Torch Run 2001 By Senator Green In Memoriam - Corinne Wilson By Representative Stevens; Senator Austerman In Memoriam - Walter D. Teeland By Senators Halford, Green; Representatives Masek, Ogan, Kohring INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 10 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 by the House Resources Committee: 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0211 Relating to the management of the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries and the protection and restoration of the Steller sea lion. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 16 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16 by Representative Dyson, entitled: "An Act relating to cities incorporated under state law that are home rule communities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 97 HOUSE BILL NO. 97 by Representative Foster, entitled: "An Act relating to court approval of the purchase of structured settlements." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 98 HOUSE BILL NO. 98 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the award of a high school diploma to certain World War II veterans." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs and the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0212 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 30, 2001, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: This bill I transmit today brings a long-overdue recognition to those World War II veterans who left Alaska's high schools before graduating in order to serve their country. These veterans would be awarded high school diplomas. Alaska would join other states in the national "Operation Recognition" program designed as society's gesture of gratitude towards World War II veterans. Many of these veterans never received high school diplomas because they chose, rather, to serve in the military at a crucial time to ward off a genuine threat to world stability. When they returned home in the post-war economic and baby boom, they went straight to work and pursued careers rather than go back to school. Under this bill, the Department of Education and Early Development would award a diploma upon application by, or on behalf of, a person who served in the military between August 7, 1940 and July 5, 1947. Those veterans with a Graduation Equivalency Diploma could also apply. Out of respect and recognition of Alaska's World War II veterans, I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 99 HOUSE BILL NO. 99 by Representative McGuire, entitled: 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0213 "An Act relating to school discipline and safety programs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 100 HOUSE BILL NO. 100 by Representatives McGuire and Hayes, entitled: "An Act establishing the third Saturday of each June as Juneteenth Day." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 6 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Relating to opposition to the inclusion of national forests in Alaska within President Clinton's Roadless Area Conservation rule and supporting the overturning of this inclusion by litigation, by congressional action, or by action of President-elect Bush. with the: Journal Page TRA RPT W/AMENDMENT 6DP 109 FN 1: ZERO (H. TRA) 109 RES RPT CS(RES) NT 6DP 1NR 168 FN1: ZERO (H. TRA) 169 Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0214 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) Relating to opposition to the inclusion of national forests in Alaska within former President Clinton's Roadless Area Conservation rule and supporting the overturning of this inclusion by litigation, by congressional action, or by action of President Bush. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 6(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHJR 6(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 6(RES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 6(RES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Absent: Cissna, Kerttula, Moses And so, CSHJR 6(RES) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0215 Commemorating - Black History Month By Senator Davis; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Joule - from 1:00 p.m., plane time, today to 5:00 p.m., plane time, February 3, 2001 Representative Chenault - from 7:15 a.m., plane time, February 1 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, February 5, 2001 Representative Murkowski - from 1:35 p.m., plane time, February 9 to 9:34 p.m., plane time, February 11; from 1:00 p.m., plane time, February 16 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, February 20; and from 7:14 p.m., plane time, February 23 to 9:34 p.m., plane time, February 25, 2001 Representative Green - from 2:00 p.m., plane time, March 1 to 9:44 p.m., plane time, March 6, 2001 HJR 6 Representatives Lancaster, Morgan, Ogan, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Mulder, Meyer, Harris, and McGuire added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) Relating to opposition to the inclusion of national forests in Alaska within former President Clinton's Roadless Area Conservation rule and supporting the overturning of this inclusion by litigation, by congressional action, or by action of President Bush. 2001-01-31 House Journal Page 0216 SJR 3 Representative Murkowski added her name as cross sponsor to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to the deployment of F-22 Raptor aircraft at Elmendorf Air Force Base. ENGROSSMENT HJR 6 CSHJR 6(RES) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber upon adj., 1/31 Finance Subcommittee Dept. of Health & Social Services Capitol 519 4:00 p.m., 1/31 ADJOURNMENT Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., February 2, 2001. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:09 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk