Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-02-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0517 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday February 27, 2001 Fifty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:12 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Donley, Kelly, Olson, Taylor were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Karina Rawhani of the Juneau Baha'i Assembly. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Glory be to Thee, O God, for Thy manifestation of love to mankind! O Thou Who art our Life and Light, guide Thy servants in Thy way, and make us rich in Thee and free from all save Thee. O God, teach us Thy Oneness and give us a realization of Thy Unity, that we may see no one save Thee. Thou art the Merciful and the Giver of bounty! O God, create in the hearts of Thy beloved the fire of Thy love, that it may consume the thought of everything save Thee. Reveal to us, O God, Thine exalted eternity - that Thou hast ever been and wilt ever be, and that there is no God save Thee. Verily, in Thee will we find comfort and strength. (Baha'u'llah: Baha'i Prayers (UK), Pages: 60-61) Senator Ward led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0518 Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fiftieth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senators Donley, Taylor, Kelly was noted. Messages from the House Message dated February 26 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 24 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(EDT) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE, AND TOURISM, entitled: "An Act relating to use of borough revenues from a sales tax levied upon room rentals for a tourism marketing campaign." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 118 HOUSE BILL NO. 118 BY REPRESENTATIVES WHITAKER, Hayes, Rokeberg, Crawford, Croft, entitled: "An Act relating to a mandatory exemption from municipal taxes on certain residences; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. The presence of Senator Olson was noted. 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0519 Standing Committee Reports SB 84 Forthcoming Finance Committee Substitute (page 500) for SENATE BILL NO. 84 "An Act exempting joint action agencies from regulation by the state or municipalities; relating to the relationship between a joint action agency and the public utilities that form the joint action agency; relating to powers and immunities of a joint action agency; requiring filing of the joint action agency agreement; relating to the financial affairs of a joint action agency; declaring certain joint action agencies to be political subdivisions for certain purposes; relating to liability and indemnification of officers, employees, and agents of joint action agencies; and defining 'agency agreement' as used with reference to joint action agencies" was received today: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act exempting certain joint action agencies from regulation by the state or municipalities; relating to the relationship between certain joint action agencies and the public utilities that form the joint action agencies; relating to powers and immunities of certain joint action agencies; requiring filing of certain joint action agency agreements; relating to the financial affairs of certain joint action agencies; declaring certain joint action agencies to be political subdivisions for certain purposes; relating to liability and indemnification of officers, employees, and agents of certain joint action agencies; and defining 'agency agreement' and 'parties to the agency agreement' as used with reference to certain joint action agencies." SB 79 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 79 "An Act naming the Fred Zharoff Memorial Bridge." Signing to calendar: Senator Pearce, Chair, Senators Phillips, Therriault, Ellis, Cowdery. The bill is on today's calendar. 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0520 HB 79 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 79 "An Act designating a portion of the Eagle River Loop Road as the Eagle River Veterans' Memorial Highway." Signing to calendar: Senator Pearce, Chair, Senators Ellis, Therriault, Phillips, Cowdery. The bill is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 BY SENATORS HOFFMAN, Ellis, Requesting the Governor to declare March 18 - 24, 2001, to be Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 120 SENATE BILL NO. 120 BY SENATOR WARD, entitled: "An Act relating to a public school student high school graduation examination; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 121 SENATE BILL NO. 121 BY SENATOR LEMAN, entitled: "An Act adding, for purposes of the Alaska Right-of- Way Leasing Act, a definition of 'substantial change' 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0521 as applied to an amended right-of-way lease application; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 79 SENATE BILL NO. 79 "An Act naming the Fred Zharoff Memorial Bridge" was read the second time. Senators Pearce, Phillips, Wilken, Torgerson, Green moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman 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 BILL NO. 79 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 79 "An Act naming the Fred Zharoff Memorial Bridge" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 79 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, SENATE BILL NO. 79 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0522 Second Reading of House Bills HB 79 HOUSE BILL NO. 79 "An Act designating a portion of the Eagle River Loop Road as the Eagle River Veterans' Memorial Highway" was read the second time. Senators Phillips, Halford, Leman, Taylor, Wilken, Ward, Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Cowdery, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Transportation Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 451. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(TRA) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 79(TRA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(TRA) "An Act designating a portion of the Eagle River Loop Road as the Eagle River Veterans' Memorial Highway" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 79(TRA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(TRA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0523 Citations Commemorating - Women in History Month Senator(s) Davis, Phillips, Ward, Hoffman, Wilken, Ellis, Leman, Taylor, Pearce, Elton, Lincoln, Austerman Honoring - Wendy M. Redman Senator(s) Wilken, Phillips, Ward, Hoffman, Ellis, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Halford Honoring - Kari Wise, Justin Gonka, Jacob Fuller Representative(s) Porter, Guess, Rokeberg Senator(s) Donley, Ellis, Pearce, Ward, Hoffman, Wilken, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman Honoring - Southeast Alaska Eagle Scouts Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Taylor, Phillips, Ward, Hoffman, Wilken, Ellis, Leman, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman Honoring - 2000 Eagle Scouts - Christopher Michael Thomas, Brian Scott Fairchild, Daniel Christian Peterson Representative(s) Hudson, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Phillips, Ward, Hoffman, Wilken, Ellis, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman Honoring - Kikkan Randall, World Ski Championships Representative(s) Crawford Senator(s) Ward, Phillips, Hoffman, Wilken, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0524 Unfinished Business HJR 7 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) am 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, was not taken up this legislative day and the resolution was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 79 SENATE BILL NO. 79 "An Act naming the Fred Zharoff Memorial Bridge" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 79 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(TRA) "An Act designating a portion of the Eagle River Loop Road as the Eagle River Veterans' Memorial Highway" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:45 a.m., February 28, 2001. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:39 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate February 2001 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0525 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. STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Feb 28 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + SB 4 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION += SB 48 MUNICIPALITIES:INCORP/PROPERTY VALUATION Testimony by Invitation Only Mar 01 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 117 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK += SB 73 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS/AMEND APPROP. Feb 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = HB 117 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 73 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS/AMEND APPROP. + SB 58 ADD PHYSICIAN ASST TO STATE MEDICAL BOARD SB 77 NET PROFIT SHARE UNDER/OVERPAYMENTS SB 93 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES TEAM ALASKA TRUST Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 29 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S CAPITAL BUDGET Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0526 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Fish Safety Monitoring: Dept of Health & Social Services Dept of Environmental Conservation + SB 96 C.O.P.S FOR API DEMOLITION/CONSTRUCTION + SB 112 LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN;MENTAL HLTH AUTH Senate Bill: HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION QUALIFYING EXAM <Removed from Agenda> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 28 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 99 DNA REGISTRATION OF BURGLARS + SB 105 VICTIMS' RIGHTS/ PRISONER'S PFD Mar 02 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 27 Tuesday Terry Miller 104 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- + Joint w/(H) Confirmation Hearings: Kathleen B. Schreiber, Eagle River Linda C. Thomas, Juneau Daphne E. Brown, Anchorage Patrick H. Kalen, Fairbanks Dr. Robert E. Miller, Anchorage Darae Crews, Anchorage Sheryl L. Sutton, Juneau Larry Allen Ungerecht, Anchorage Richard D. Brickley, Fairbanks Aaron T. Isaacs, Klawock Anthony (Tony) J. Joslyn, Anchor Point Jeffrey L. Thompson, Anchorage The Honorable Cliff Davidson, Kodiak 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0527 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Feb 27 Tuesday Terry Miller 104 1:30 PM (continued) Carla L. Meek, Juneau James A. Hage, Fairbanks Stephen F. Turner, Anchorage Clarence Bolden, Anchorage Gail Dossman, Anchorage Lottie M. Michael, Anchorage James S. Strandberg, Anchorage Col William (Bill) McDonald, Fairbanks John A. Abshire, Wasilla Valerie K. Baffone, Anchorage Richard H. Behrends, Juneau John Giuchici, Fairbanks Stephen T. Hagedorn, Anchorage Andrew (Bear) J. Piekarski, Eagle River Marc D. Stemp, Bethel Robin E. Ward, Anchorage Mar 01 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Vince Coan, Wasilla Ronald L. Otte, Anchorage + SB 6 MOBILE HOME PARK EVICTION NOTICE + SB 37 PHYSICIAN NEGOTIATIONS WITH HEALTH INSURE ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Supply and Demand of Future Natural Gas Market: Cambridge Energy Research Associates Mar 02 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0528 RULES Feb 28 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 10:30 AM SB 72 TAKE A CHILD HUNTING SEASON SB 84 PUBLIC UTILITY JOINT ACTION AGENCIES ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 27 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SJR 14 OPPOSE CANADIAN FEE TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS + SB 102 SOCIAL SECURITY # & DRIVER'S LICENSES += SB 103 ELECTION CAMPAIGNS AND LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 01 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 92 REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE PF BOARD = SB 82 2001 REVISOR'S BILL ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 06 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 08 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 100 REGULATION OF AERONAUTICS = SB 59 FEDERAL FUNDS TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR ROADS SB 83 CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS BY DOTPF SB 119 WILLIAM R. WOOD FAIRBANKS INTL AIRPORT ---------------------------------------- 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0529 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 27 Tuesday House Finance 519 3:30 PM Joint w/(H) Pupil Transportation Review ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Feb 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM + Missions and Measures Capital Budget Requests (other than Village Safe Water Program) ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 27 Tuesday Terry Miller 104 3:45 PM Administrative Services/Office of the Commissioner ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 01 Thursday Terry Miller 104 8:00 AM Overview: FY02 Operating Budget ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Mar 14 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:45 PM Budget Overview/Increment Details ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 08 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 3:45 PM Overview: Operating Budget Mar 15 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 3:45 PM Specific GF Increments/Decrements ---------------------------------------- 2001-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0530 JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Feb 27 Tuesday Capitol 102 2:45 PM + "Best Value" Procurement by UAF ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 28 Wednesday House Finance 519 12:00 PM Executive Session: Preliminary Audit Rpts Final Audit Report: DPS/Board of Parole Audit Reports: Release of Final Audit to Public Release of Preliminary Audits for Agency Response ---------------------------------------- SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 12 Monday Beltz 211 8:00 AM + Public Comment Proposed Open Meetings Guidelines ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS FISH CAUCUS Mar 09 Friday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Impact of Fishing Gear on Marine Habitat ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Feb 28 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 02/23/01 -- Chief Justice Dana Fabe's State of the Judiciary Message