Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-01-23 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2013 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 23, 2002 Tenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:21 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Sam Dalin of the River of Glory Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Let us pray: Dear Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we ask for wisdom and instruction. We ask to understand justice. We ask for knowledge. We ask for wise counsel. Wisdom calls aloud. We ask that we may dwell safely. We ask for security. We ask for blessing. We turn away from fear. We trust in You, for Your counsel and instructions are for the greater good. God bless Alaska. In the Name of God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. Amen. Senator Therriault led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninth legislative day and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 9 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2014 Introductions Senator Cowdery, Rules Committee Vice Chair, introduced the 2002 Chamber Staff and Senate Secretary's Office Staff as follows: Senate Pages Cameron Thomas Naomi Harris Steven Perrins II Daniel Reierson Kristian Kasayulie Leona Sondie Senate Secretary's Office Vicki Wilson Julianna Singh Kitty Maguire Liz Clark Kirsten Waid Heidi Vogel Messages from the Governor HB 177 Message dated January 18 and received January 22 was read, stating the Twenty-second Alaska State Legislature, acting in Joint Session, voted to override the previous veto of: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(RLS) am S "An Act regulating nongroup entities and certain tax-exempt organizations under Alaska's election campaign finance statutes; and requiring disclosure of the true source of campaign contributions." Therefore, the following chapter number has been assigned and the engrossed and enrolled copies will be transmitted to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2015 Chapter 1, SLA 2002 Effective Date: 4/16/02 HB 244 Message dated January 18 and received January 22 was read, stating the Twenty-second Alaska State Legislature, acting in Joint Session, voted to override the previous veto of: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 244(RES) "An Act relating to a grant of state land to the Denali Borough for a railroad and utility corridor and a railroad development project; repealing provisions relating to a grant of a right-of-way of land for a railroad and utility corridor to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." Therefore, the following chapter number has been assigned and the engrossed and enrolled copies will be transmitted to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: Chapter 2, SLA 2002 Effective Date: 1/17/02 Messages from the House Message dated January 23 was read, stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Legislature at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19 for the purpose of hearing U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski's annual message. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. #END 2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2016 Message dated January 23 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 334 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for a grant to Arctic Power to promote the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas exploration and development; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Science and Technology Foundation, 2001 Annual Report from James Kenworthy, Executive Director, and Ron Duncan, Chair in accordance with AS 37.17.090 Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank, 2001 Annual Report from Edward E. Crane, President in accordance with AS 44.81.200 Alaska Taxable 2001, Municipal Taxation - Rates and Policies, Full Value Determination, Population and G.O. Bonded Debt, Volume XLI, January 2002 from Steve Van Sant, State Assessor, Division of Community and Business Development, Department of Community and Economic Development 2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2017 Storage Tank Assistance Fund, Annual Report Fiscal Year 2001 from Larry Dietrick, Director Division of Spill Prevention and Response, Department of Environmental Conservation in accordance with AS 46.03.363 Alaska Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Loan Funds, 2001 Annual Report and Program Overview from Dan Easton, Director, Division of Facility Construction and Operation, Department of Environmental Conservation in accordance with AS 46.03.032 Standing Committee Reports SB 215 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 215 "An Act relating to licensing common carriers to dispense alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 215(TRA) Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair, Senators Wilken, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ward, Elton. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HCR 4 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(STA) am, Declaring February 2002 to be African-American Citizen Recognition Month. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Phillips, Stevens, Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee 2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2018 Senators Leman, Davis, Ellis, Olson, Lincoln, Elton moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 255 SENATE BILL NO. 255 BY SENATOR GREEN BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to exchanges of state land, interests, or property for other land, interests, or consideration; approving an exchange of land between the state and Gold Cord Development Corporation; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SB 256 SENATE BILL NO. 256 BY SENATOR GREEN, entitled: "An Act relating to the certificate of need program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Alaska's 2002 Olympic Torchbearers Senator(s) Elton, Phillips, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Leman, Ellis, Stevens, Donley, Hoffman Representative(s) Mulder 2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2019 In Memoriam - Earl Norris Representative(s) Masek Senator(s) Green, Phillips, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Leman, Stevens, Donley, Hoffman 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. Unfinished Business Senators Leman, Cowdery, Therriault, Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on January 25. Without objection, Senators Leman, Cowdery, Therriault, Taylor were excused. Senator Green moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, January 25 through morning plane time, January 28; from afternoon plane time, February 5 through morning plane time, February 11, and from afternoon plane time, February 14 through morning plane time, February 17. Without objection, Senator Green was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 4 and February 15. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Announcements Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23 be waived for the Finance Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. on January 25. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2020 Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 25, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate January 2002 2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2021 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 Jan 23 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 25 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Jan 23 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM -- Meeting Canceled -- HB 334 APPROP: GRANT TO ARCTIC POWER FOR ANWR <Pending Referral> Jan 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM + HB 334 APPROP: GRANT TO ARCTIC POWER FOR ANWR Overview of Certificate of Need Issues Jan 25 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM = HB 334 APPROP: GRANT TO ARCTIC POWER FOR ANWR Jan 25 Friday House Finance 519 1:30 PM Joint w/(H)Finance <Uniform Rule 23 Waived> Denali Commission Report ---------------------------------------- 2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2022 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Jan 23 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Jan 23 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing- Legislative Ethics: Bonnie L. Mehner, H. Conner Thomas, Arthur S. Robinson SB 242 CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITTEES <Above Item Removed from Agenda> Jan 25 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Jan 24 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Jan 23 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 25 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES Jan 25 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 HCR 4 AFRICAN-AMERICAN CITIZEN RECOGNIT'N MONTH -- Upon Adjournment -- ---------------------------------------- 2002-01-23 Senate Journal Page 2023 STATE AFFAIRS Jan 24 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 235 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT SB 237 TERRORISM, CIVIL DEFENSE, AND DISASTERS SB 238 SECURITY OF FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS SB 239 STATE EMPLOYEES CALLED TO MILITARY DUTY SB 240 TERRORISTIC THREATENING/PIPELINE DAMAGE ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Jan 24 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Jan 30 Wednesday Capitol 102 8:30 AM + Overview of Committee Activities + DCED Interpretation of Uniform Mechanical Code ---------------------------------------- ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Feb 05 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- Lt. General Norton Schwartz, Maj. Gen. Willie B. Nance: Briefing ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Jan 24 Thursday House Finance 519 12:00 PM ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS FISH CAUCUS Jan 23 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM