Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-05-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3667 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday May 18, 2002 Second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:44 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Hoffman, Phillips were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Tom Moffatt of the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Senator Therriault led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. The presence of Senator Phillips was noted. Messages from the Governor HB 375 Message dated and received May 17 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 20, SLA 2002 Effective Date: 05/18/02 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3668 SB 263 Message dated and received May 17 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 263(RLS) "An Act relating to the subsequent acquisition of title to, or an interest in, real property by a person to whom the property has purportedly been granted in fee or fee simple; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 21, SLA 2002 Effective Date: 05/18/02 HJR 45 Message dated and received May 17 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 45 Relating to the labeling of salmon food products. Legislative Resolve No. 60 Standing Committee Reports SB 2001 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2001 "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to housing and services for veterans; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Wilken, Leman, Ward. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3669 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 2002 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2002 "An Act relating to construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of schools and education-related facilities; relating to municipal bond reimbursement for school construction; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2002(FIN) Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Wilken, Leman. Signing amend: Senator Kelly, Cochair. Signing do pass: Senator Green. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 2003 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2003 "An Act making appropriations; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senator Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Austerman, Olson, Wilken, Leman. Signing amend: Senator Hoffman. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee SB 2004 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2004 "An Act relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of design, construction, and major maintenance of educational and museum facilities; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senator Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Green, Austerman, Olson, Leman. Signing amend: Senator Hoffman. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Hoffman was noted. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3670 SB 2005 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2005 "An Act relating to municipal bond reimbursement for school construction; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Austerman, Olson, Leman. Signing amend: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senator Hoffman. Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 2006 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2006 "An Act making and amending appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2006(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Green, Austerman, Wilken, Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Hoffman, Olson. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 2007 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2007 "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the effect of art. IX, sec. 17(d), Constitution of the State of Alaska; making an appropriation to balance revenue and general fund appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for management of the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Leman, Wilken, Green, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Austerman. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3671 SB 2009 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2009 "An Act establishing the Alaska Veterans Advisory Council; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senator Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Green, Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Wilken. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Recess Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:52 a.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 1:05 p.m. Standing Committee Reports (continued) SB 2001 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2001 "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to housing and services for veterans; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault, Ellis. The bill is on today's calendar. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3672 SB 2006 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2006 "An Act making and amending appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault. Signing amend: Senator Ellis. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 2007 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2007 "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the effect of art. IX, sec. 17(d), Constitution of the State of Alaska; making an appropriation to balance revenue and general fund appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for management of the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault. Signing do not pass: Senator Ellis. The bill is on today's calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 2001 SENATE BILL NO. 2001 "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to housing and services for veterans; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; and providing for an effective date" was 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. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3673 SENATE BILL NO. 2001 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 2001 "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to housing and services for veterans; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 2001 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Ward, Wilken Absent: Hoffman, Torgerson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 2001 passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 2001 Senator Leman gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 2001 and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3674 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 2001 "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to housing and services for veterans; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 2001 Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Hoffman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 2001 passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 2006 SENATE BILL NO. 2006 "An Act making and amending appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 3670. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2006(FIN) 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. Senator Ellis objected. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3675 The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 2006(FIN) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Lincoln, Olson Absent: Hoffman Davis changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. SB 2007 SENATE BILL NO. 2007 "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the effect of art. IX, sec. 17(d), Constitution of the State of Alaska; making an appropriation to balance revenue and general fund appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for management of the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" was 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. Senator Ellis objected. Senator Elton rose to a point of order. President Halford cautioned members to proceed in order. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 2007 Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 13 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3676 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Lincoln, Olson Absent: Hoffman, Taylor and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. Citations Honoring - Representative William Hudson Representative(s) Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Halford, Leman, Phillips, Cowdery, Wilken, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Olson, Donley, Hoffman, Torgerson, Stevens, Therriault Honoring - Representative Joe Green Representative(s) Dyson, Kerttula Senator(s) Halford, Leman, Phillips, Cowdery, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Olson, Donley, Hoffman, Torgerson, Stevens, Therriault Honoring - Ward Sattler Representative(s) Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Wilken, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Hoffman, Stevens, Therriault, Olson Honoring - Specialist Anthony Miller Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Kelly, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Green, Hoffman, Stevens, Therriault Honoring - Michael Stickler Representative(s) Hayes Senator(s) Wilken, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Stevens, Therriault, Hoffman In Memoriam - Cynthia R. Jordan Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Kelly, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Green, Stevens, Therriault, Hoffman 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3677 In Memoriam - Clara A. Gordon Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Kelly, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Green, Stevens, Therriault, Hoffman In Memoriam - Sophie M. Bradley Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Kelly, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Green, Stevens, Therriault, Hoffman In Memoriam - Raymond R. Kohler Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Kelly, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Green, Stevens, Therriault, Hoffman In Memoriam - William Arthur Barnes, Jr. Representative(s) Cissna Senator(s) Davis, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Wilken, Elton, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Donley, Stevens, Therriault, Phillips Honoring - Billie Jo Chavez, Alaska's Young Mother Representative 2002 Representative(s) Kapsner Senator(s) Hoffman, Halford, Cowdery, Leman, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Olson, Stevens, Therriault, Hoffman Honoring - Sergeant David Hanlon Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Kelly, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Green, Stevens, Therriault, Hoffman In Memoriam - Barbara Irene Angle Representative(s) Berkowitz Senator(s) Leman, Halford, Cowdery, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Donley, Stevens, Therriault In Memoriam - Vicky Lynn Hagemeyer Dreyer Representative(s) Berkowitz Senator(s) Leman, Halford, Cowdery, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Donley, Stevens, Therriault, Hoffman 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3678 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 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that today's prayer, offered by Father Tom Moffatt of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O Lord, have mercy on us, for in You we have put our trust. Do not be angry with us, nor remember our iniquities, but look down on us even now, as You are compassionate, and deliver us from harm or mistake. For You are our God, and we are Your people; we are all the work of Your hands and we call on Your Name now and ever unto ages of ages. Amen. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Recess Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 1:51 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 3:12 p.m. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Consideration of the Calendar. Without objection, the Senate returned to: 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3679 Consideration of the Calendar SB 2006 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2006(FIN), which had failed to advance to third reading (page 3675), was before the Senate. 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2006(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2006(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 2006(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2006(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 2006 Senator Leman gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2006(FIN) and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3680 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2006(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 2006(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2006(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 2007 SENATE BILL NO. 2007 "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the effect of art. IX, sec. 17(d), Constitution of the State of Alaska; making an appropriation to balance revenue and general fund appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for management of the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" which had failed to advance to third reading (page 3676), was before the Senate. Senator Halford offered Amendment No. 1 : Add new Section: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. The following appropriations are made to the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002: 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3681 (1) the sum of $172,900 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety, Alaska state troopers, prisoner transportation, for increased prisoner transports; (2) the sum of $125,300 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety, Alaska state troopers detachments, for increased fuel costs; (3) the sum of $40,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety, Alaska state troopers detachments, for recruitment academy training costs; (4) the sum of $59,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety, Alaska state troopers detachments, for costs of hiring emergency guards in situations where there are no jail facilities; (5) the sum of $87,500 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety, Alaska state troopers detachments, for medical examination costs of victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Senator Leman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Leman offered Title Amendment No. 2: Page 1, line 4, after "reserve fund;" Insert "making supplemental appropriations from the general fund;" Senator Leman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Without objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. 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. 2007 am was read the third time. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3682 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 2007 am "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the effect of art. IX, sec. 17(d), Constitution of the State of Alaska; making an appropriation to balance revenue and general fund appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for management of the constitutional budget reserve fund; making supplemental appropriations from the general fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 2007 am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 2007 am passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman moved that the constitutional budget reserve fund section be adopted. The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 2007 am Adopt Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund Sec(s)? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3683 and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section failed to be adopted. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 2007 Senator Leman gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 2007 am and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 2007 am "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the effect of art. IX, sec. 17(d), Constitution of the State of Alaska; making an appropriation to balance revenue and general fund appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Revenue for management of the constitutional budget reserve fund; making supplemental appropriations from the general fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 2007 am Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 2007 am passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3684 Senator Leman moved that the constitutional budget reserve fund section be adopted. The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 2007 am Adopt Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund Sec(s)? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so the constitutional budget reserve fund section failed to be adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House Recess Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 3:54 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 6:52 p.m. Messages from the House (continued) Message dated May 18 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3685 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 2001 HOUSE BILL NO. 2001 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act setting timelines for issuance of final orders by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, amending the authority of the commission to enter compromise settlement orders, and extending the commission's termination date to June 30, 2006; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 2002 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2002(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of design, construction, and major maintenance of educational and museum facilities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 2003 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2003(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of schools and education-related facilities; relating to municipal bond reimbursement for school construction; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3686 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 202 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 202 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation limit and a spending limit. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Engrossment SB 2001 SENATE BILL NO. 2001 "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to housing and services for veterans; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 2006 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2006(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 2007 SENATE BILL NO. 2007 am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making supplemental appropriations from the general fund; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3687 Enrollment SB 308 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 308(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska coastal management program and the responsibilities of the Alaska Coastal Policy Council; and providing for an effective date" 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 12:52 p.m., May 18, 2002. SB 364 SENATE BILL NO. 364 "An Act relating to medical services under the state Medicaid program" 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 11:21 a.m., May 18, 2002. Adjournment Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 2:00 p.m., May 19, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate May 2002 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3688 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 FINANCE May 18 Saturday Senate Finance 532 -- Call of the Chair -- Bills Related to the Special Session <Pending Introduction and Referral> SB2002 MUNICIPAL BOND REIMBURSEMENT SB2003 APPROP: STATE TROOPERS SB2004 G.O. BONDS: SCHOOLS/MUSEUM/UNIVERSITY SB2005 MUNICIPAL BOND REIMBURSEMENT SB2009 ALASKA VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- May 19 Sunday Senate Finance 532 -- Call of the Chair -- Bills Related to the Special Session <Pending Introduction and Referral> HB2001 REGULATORY COM. OF ALASKA: SUNSET & MISC HB2002 G.O. BONDS: SCHOOLS/MUSEUM/UNIVERSITY HB2003 MUNICIPAL BOND REIMBURSEMENT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 18 Saturday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM SJR201 CONST. AM: PRIORITY FOR SUBSISTENCE USES ---------------------------------------- 2002-05-18 Senate Journal Page 3689 RULES May 18 Saturday Fahrenkamp 203 11:45 AM SB2001 PIONEERS' AND VETERANS' HOME/ADVISORY BD SB2006 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS SB2007 APPROP: CONST. CBR May 19 Sunday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM SB2009 ALASKA VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL