Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-01-26 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0185 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday January 26, 2001 Nineteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:09 a.m. The roll showed eleven members present. Senators Davis, Donley, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Cowdery was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Rob Bruschi of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Pearce moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Holy One, You are called by many names, worshiped in many ways, telling us of Your wideness that is beyond all of us. We have come to the end of another week. Grant us a time of refreshment and renewal as we look inward for the energy we need to serve Your people. Save us from the temptation of trying to solve all the world's problems by overwork, give us the wisdom to lay aside the pen and truly rest. May Your joy that gladdens our hearts come to rest upon us so we may dream dreams and see visions of Your wonders that will sustain us for the week ahead. Amen. Senator Pearce led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2001-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0186 Certification Senator Pearce, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighteenth 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: Division of Medical Assistance FY 2000 Annual Report: "Providing Health Coverage for Alaskans in Need." from Bob Labbe, Division Director, Department of Health and Social Services Standing Committee Reports SJR 3 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to the deployment of F-22 Raptor aircraft at Elmendorf Air Force Base. Signing do pass: Senator Therriault, Chair, Senators Phillips, Pearce, Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 58 SENATE BILL NO. 58 BY SENATORS OLSON, Wilken, entitled: "An Act relating to the membership and quorum requirements of the State Medical Board." 2001-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0187 was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Citations In Memoriam - Hoyt Palmer "Pappy" Moss Senator(s) Halford, Ward, Pearce, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Hoffman, Donley, Wilken, Elton, Phillips, Davis Senator Pearce, 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. Unfinished Business Senator Therriault moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from January 29 through January 31. Without objection, Senator Therriault was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Enrollment SJR 5 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, 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 2:45 p.m., January 26, 2001. 2001-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0188 Adjournment Senator Pearce, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 29, 2001. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:19 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate January 2001 2001-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0189 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 Jan 26 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 29 Monday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 31 Wednesday 1:30 PM Local Boundary Commission Briefing + SB 48 MUNICIPALITIES:INCORP/PROPERTY VALUATION -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Feb 02 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 31 Wednesday 9:00 AM SJR 6 EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTS SB 16 OIL DISCH PREVENTION: NONTANK VESSELS/RR Feb 01 Thursday 9:00 AM Overview: Annalee McConnell SB 27 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S OPERATING BUDGET SB 28 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET SB 29 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S CAPITAL BUDGET 2001-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0190 FINANCE (continued) Feb 02 Friday 9:00 AM SB 9 EXTENDED BOARD OF ARCHITECTS ETC SB 21 FINES BY THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Jan 27 Saturday 10:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE 519 + -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Special Committee on Education High School Competency Test Jan 29 Monday 1:30 PM +SCR 2 SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH +SB 19 CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT/SOC SEC. # Jan 31 Wednesday 1:30 PM Overview: Dept of Education and Early Development ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Jan 26 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 29 Monday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 31 Wednesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 02 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0191 LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Jan 30 Tuesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 01 Thursday 1:30 PM SB 38 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:BREAST/CERVICAL CANCER Presentation/Overview: AK State Hospital & Nursing Home Assoc AK Process Industry Careers Consortium ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 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: Department of Revenue Department of Natural Resources Feb 02 Friday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 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 BUTROVICH 205 Feb 07 Wednesday 3:30 PM Natural Gas Pipeline Briefing: Gas Pipeline Consortium 2001-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0192 RESOURCES (continued) Feb 09 Friday 3:30 PM Status Briefing on Donald H. Carlson et al vs State of Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission: Dept of Law, OMB, CFEC Feb 14 Wednesday 3:30 PM TAPS Briefing: David Wight, CEO and President, Alyeska Pipeline ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Jan 29 Monday 10:45 AM SJR 3 F-22 RAPTOR AIRCRAFT AT ELMENDORF AFB ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Jan 30 Tuesday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 01 Thursday 3:30 PM + SJR 8 VOTING SITES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Jan 30 Tuesday 1:30 PM Joint w/(H) Transportation Report by the Commissioner of Transportation, Joseph L. Perkins Feb 01 Thursday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION FAHRENKAMP 203 Jan 29 Monday 8:00 AM Overview: Dept. of Administration Missions and Measures FY02 Budget Request ---------------------------------------- 2001-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0193 CORRECTIONS FAHRENKAMP 203 Feb 01 Thursday 8:00 AM Overview: Dept of Corrections Missions and Measures FY02 Budget Request ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES FAHRENKAMP 203 Jan 31 Wednesday 8:00 AM Overview: DOT/PF Missions and Measures FY02 Budget Request JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW BUTROVICH 205 Jan 30 Tuesday 9:30 AM + Overview of Committee Review of Committee Powers Law's Review of Regulations Board of Pharmacy Review Feb 01 Thursday 9:30 AM + Review of Public Hearing on Shellfish Regulations ---------------------------------------- ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 30 Tuesday 3:30 PM Address by Lt. General Norton A. Schwartz OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS FAHRENKAMP 203 Jan 30 Tuesday 12:00 PM + Balloon Project Report ---------------------------------------- 2001-01-26 Senate Journal Page 0194 FISH CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Jan 26 Friday 12:00 PM Organizational Meeting