Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-01-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-01-19 Senate Journal Page 0121 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday January 19, 2001 Twelfth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President pro tempore Leman at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed eleven members present. Senators Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Therriault, Ward were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Davis, Ellis, Torgerson were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Larry Fankhauser of The Salvation Army. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear God, Thou searcher of men's hearts, we pray for each senator here today and for those that are traveling. As one nation under God, grant strengthening for clear thinking in all that shall come before them this day. Encourage each one to live above the common level of life. Save them from floundering in indecision, cause them to choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong, and never be content with half truth when the whole can be won. Endow them with courage when truth and right are in jeopardy. Grant to each new ties of friendship and new opportunities of service, this day, we pray. Amen. Senator Wilken led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2001-01-19 Senate Journal Page 0122 Certification Senator Kelly, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eleventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: State of Alaska Retirement Incentive Program, Final Status Report from Annalee McConnell, Director, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Governor in accordance with Sec. 32(b), Chapter 4, FSSLA 1996 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 49 SENATE BILL NO. 49 BY SENATORS TORGERSON, Taylor, Kelly, Phillips, entitled: "An Act eliminating a requirement that a social security number be provided by an applicant for a hunting or sport fishing license or tag and for certain hunting permits; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SB 50 SENATE BILL NO. 50 BY SENATOR ELTON, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2001-01-19 Senate Journal Page 0123 Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Scott Gomez, Winner of the NHL Stanley Cup and Calder Memorial "Rookie of the Year" Trophy Senator(s) Ward, Phillips, Hoffman, Wilken, Leman, Elton, Donley, Ellis, Therriault, Pearce, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Halford, Davis Honoring - Scott Senner, Eagle Scout Representative(s) Rokeberg Senator(s) Pearce, Hoffman, Wilken, Leman, Elton, Donley, Ellis, Therriault, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Halford, Davis, Ward Senator Kelly, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Kelly, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Commemorating - Reconciliation Day Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Olson, Pearce, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Hoffman, Elton Senator Kelly, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2001-01-19 Senate Journal Page 0124 Unfinished Business Senator Elton moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from January 29 through plane time, January 31. Without objection, Senator Elton was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on April 12. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. The presence of Senators Ellis, Torgerson was noted. EO 102 The following fiscal information for EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 102 Transferring the office of long term care ombudsman from the Alaska Commission on Aging in the Department of Administration to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority in the Department of Revenue (page 17) was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Administration Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Kelly, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 22, 2001. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:12 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate January 2001 2001-01-19 Senate Journal Page 0125 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. 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SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS FAHRENKAMP 203 Jan 19 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 22 Monday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 24 Wednesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 26 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 23 Tuesday 9:00 AM Presentation by Alaska Travel Industry Association ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Jan 22 Monday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 24 Wednesday 1:30 PM Overview: Department of Health & Social Services 2001-01-19 Senate Journal Page 0126 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) HOUSE FINANCE 519 Jan 27 Saturday 10:00 AM -- Time and Location Change -- -- Teleconference -- Joint w/(H) Special Committee on Education High School Competency Test ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Jan 19 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 22 Monday 1:30 PM +SB 37 PHYSICIAN NEGOTIATIONS WITH HEALTH INSURE +SB 21 FINES BY THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD Jan 24 Wednesday 1:30 PM Confirmation Hearing- Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: Thomas P. Owens, Jr., Dennis "Skip" Cook Jan 26 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Jan 23 Tuesday 1:30 PM SB 9 EXTENDED BOARD OF ARCHITECTS ETC SB 10 EXTENDED BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY Jan 25 Thursday 1:30 PM Walking Tour: Dept. Community & Economic Development ---------------------------------------- 2001-01-19 Senate Journal Page 0127 RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Jan 19 Friday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 22 Monday 3:30 PM = SB 16 OIL DISCH PREVENTION: NONTANK VESSELS/RR SCR 1 AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH Jan 24 Wednesday 3:30 PM SB 49 NO SOC SEC. # REQ'D ON HUNT/FISH LICENSE SB 19 CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT/SOC SEC. # Jan 26 Friday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 29 Monday 3:30 PM Status of Statehood Defense Cases: Department of Law Jan 31 Wednesday 3:30 PM Alaska Soil and Water Conservation District Briefing Department overviews on Natural Gas Pipeline: REV, DNR Feb 02 Friday 3:30 PM -- Agenda to be Announced -- Feb 05 Monday 3:30 PM Natural Gas Pipeline Briefing: Foothills Pipelines Co. SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 06 Tuesday 12:15 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Resources Mining Industry Briefing ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Jan 23 Tuesday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2001-01-19 Senate Journal Page 0128 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Jan 25 Thursday 3:30 PM + SJR 3 F-22 RAPTOR AIRCRAFT AT ELMENDORF AFB + SJR 5 NCAA BASKETBALL PRESEASON TOURNAMENTS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Jan 23 Tuesday 1:30 PM SB 36 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS REVENUE BONDS Jan 30 Tuesday 1:30 PM Joint w/(H) Transportation Report by the Commissioner of Transportation, Joseph L. Perkins JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Jan 24 Wednesday 12:30 PM -- Time Change -- OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS FAHRENKAMP 203 Jan 24 Wednesday 12:00 PM -- Teleconference -- Alaska Association of Homes for Children