Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-03-26 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0805 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 26, 2001 Seventy-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:19 a.m. The roll showed fifteen members present. Senators Austerman, Pearce, Ward were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Green, Therriault were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend C. Ronald Covey of the Douglas Community United Methodist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. God of wisdom, throughout the ages those You have chosen to represent You have raised prophetic voices to reveal Your will to us. Having seen the truth, with boldness they spoke the truth. In these sessions, grant us the courage to see the truth, speak the truth and act with truth as those chosen and dedicated to represent our people and our land. Amen. Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the seventy-fifth through seventy-seventh legislative days, Senate Journal Supplement No. 3 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 6 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0806 The presence of Senator Green was noted. Messages from the House Message dated March 23 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 110 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 110(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to driver's licenses and instructional permits; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Therriault was noted. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 165 SENATE BILL NO. 165 BY SENATOR AUSTERMAN, entitled: "An Act imposing a tax on employment; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar House Resolutions in Second Reading HCR 7 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(HES) am Relating to proclaiming April 2001 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which had been held on reconsideration (page 791), was before the Senate in second reading with Amendment No. 1 pending (page 790). 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0807 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?". The roll was taken with the following result: CSHCR 7(HES) am Second Reading - On Reconsideration Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Austerman, Pearce, Ward and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senators Ellis, Lincoln, Elton, Davis moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw their names as cross-sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(HES) am S Relating to proclaiming April 2001 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHCR 7(HES) am S Second Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 16 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Olson, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Lincoln Excused: Austerman, Pearce, Ward and so, CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(HES) am S passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0808 Citations Honoring - Herb Didrickson Representative(s) Wilson, Hudson, Williams, Kookesh Senator(s) Taylor, Halford, Pearce, Green, Kelly, Austerman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Wilken, Hoffman, Leman Honoring - Phillips Petroleum Company and Phillips Alaska, Inc., th Celebrating 49 Years in the 49 State Representative(s) Porter Senator(s) Pearce, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Wilken, Hoffman, Leman, Phillips In Memoriam - Leo A. Land and Edna Land Representative(s) Kookesh, Kott Senator(s) Austerman, Halford, Pearce, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Wilken, Hoffman, Leman, Phillips 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. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HCR 7 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(HES) am S Relating to proclaiming April 2001 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0809 Enrollment SB 21 SENATE BILL NO. 21 "An Act increasing the maximum civil fine that may be imposed by the State Medical Board as a disciplinary sanction" 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 with a Legislative Letter of Intent at 1:55 p.m., March 26, 2001. Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 27, 2001. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:43 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate March 2001 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0810 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 + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 26 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 28 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + HB 118 SR. CIT./VETERAN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION + HB 156 MUNICIPAL DEBT FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Mar 30 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 26 Monday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM -- Time Change -- + SB 133 PUBLIC SCHOOL EXIT EXAM += SB 88 METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM -- Time Change -- SB 136 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: BD./GRANTS/FUND SB 59 FEDERAL FUNDS TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR ROADS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0811 FINANCE (continued) Mar 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 37 PHYSICIAN NEGOTIATIONS WITH HEALTH INSURE SB 143 RIGHT-OF-WAY LEASING ACT:APPLICATION COST SB 123 LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL:RAILROAD FACILITIES SB 104 AID TO VOLUNTEER SERVICES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM -- Time Change -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM University of Alaska Budget Closeout- Committee of the Whole Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = HB 103 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 104 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Budget Subcommittee Reports -- no public testimony -- -- no testimony by invitation -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 26 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + AK Association School Administrators + SJR 21 EXTEND FEDERAL TANF GRANTS + SB 154 REPEAL SUNSET OF MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE + SB 1 FOUNDATION FORMULA INCREASE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0812 JUDICIARY Mar 26 Monday Beltz 211 2:00 PM -Meeting Postponed to Call of the Chair- += HB 34 RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES + SB 145 VILLAGE PUB.SAFETY OFFICER PROGRAM Mar 28 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 24 BOROUGH REVENUES FOR TOURISM MARKETING Mar 30 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 60 FARM OPERATIONS:DISCLOSURE /NUISANCES ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 27 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 150 INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR RENTAL VEHICLES Mar 29 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 66 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 26 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 156 BEST INTEREST FINDING UNDER AK LAND ACT + SB 158 REPORT:STATE PARTICIPATE IN NAT GAS PIPE. + SB 164 NO GAS PIPELINE OVER BEAUFORT SEA Mar 30 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 121 RIGHT-OF-WAY LEASING ACT + SB 148 REMOTE WATER STORAGE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS + SB 153 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK LOAN FUND ---------------------------------------- RULES Mar 27 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 10:45 AM SJR 15 CHILEAN FARMED SALMON ---------------------------------------- 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0813 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 27 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 29 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 147 STATE GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Mar 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/22/01 -- Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM Mar 27 Tuesday Terry Miller 104 12:00 PM + Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 28 Wednesday Terry Miller 104 5:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0814 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 26 Monday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 27 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 5:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/20/01 -- Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 27 Tuesday Terry Miller 104 8:00 AM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Mar 28 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 27 Tuesday Beltz 211 5:00 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 29 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0815 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) SENATE BILL 48 Mar 26 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM + SB 48 MUNICIPALITIES:INCORP/PROPERTY VALUATION Public Testimony ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES WORLD TRADE AND STATE/FEDERAL RELATIONS Mar 27 Tuesday House Finance 519 8:30 AM Joint w/House Economic Development Trade and Tourism Northwest Territories Delegation: Partnership Opportunities for Economic Development ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Mar 27 Tuesday Capitol 102 2:45 PM + Review of proposed/approved regulations + Proposed Pioneers' Homes rate increases Apr 03 Tuesday Capitol 102 2:45 PM + To Be Announced Apr 10 Tuesday Capitol 102 2:45 PM + To Be Announced ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 29 Thursday House Finance 519 12:00 PM Executive Session: Final Audit Reports Audit Reports, Audit Requests Apr 02 Monday House Finance 519 12:00 PM Rep Gail Phillips: Regional Learning Center Study ---------------------------------------- 2001-03-26 Senate Journal Page 0816 OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS Mar 27 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Victims for Justice: Grief Recovery for Children and Adults Apr 03 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Child Abuse Prevention Network ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Apr 11 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM US Senator Ted Stevens' Annual Message