Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-04-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0942 SB 155 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act making appropriations from the earnings reserve account for construction of an integrated science complex at the University of Alaska in Anchorage, for replacement of the virology laboratory in Fairbanks, for expansion of the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, for the major maintenance grant fund, and for other capital projects related to education; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0943 In accordance with Uniform Rule 4 and Mason's Manual Section 582(2), President Stevens relinquished the Chair to President pro tempore Green for the purpose of debate. Senator Ellis moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1: Delete "from the earnings reserve account" Insert "under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund" Page 1, line 12: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 2, line 4: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, line 11: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, line 14: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, lines 16 - 17: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0944 Page 3, lines 18 - 19: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, lines 20 - 21: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, lines 22 - 23: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, lines 25 - 26: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, lines 28 - 29: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 4, line 1: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 4, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 7. The appropriations made in secs. 2 - 6 of this Act are made under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ben Stevens objected. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0945 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 155(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Ellis moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 5, following "education;": Insert "authorizing an advisory vote on making these appropriations from the earnings reserve account;" Page 4, following line 5: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 8. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: ADVISORY VOTE. At a special election to be held on September 13, 2005, in substantial compliance with the election laws of the state, including absentee voting and the preparation, publication, and mailing of an election pamphlet under AS 15.58.010 - 15.58.090, the lieutenant governor shall place before the qualified voters of the state a question advisory to the legislature and the governor. The election pamphlet for the special election must comply with AS 15.58.020(6), including the requirement that it contain statements that advocate voter approval or rejection of the question. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0946 Notwithstanding AS 15.60.005 and other laws relating to preparation of the ballot proposition, the question shall appear on the ballot in substantially the following form, along with the text of secs. 1 - 7 of this Act: Q U E S T I O N Do you support spending money from the earnings reserve account of the Alaska permanent fund for the projects specified in SB 155 in the amounts specified? Yes [ ] No [ ]" Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 4, line 6: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 9. Section 8 of this Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c). * Sec. 10. Except as provided in sec. 9 of this Act, this Act takes effect November 1, 2005." Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Ben Stevens objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 155(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Kookesh and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(FIN) was automatically in third reading. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0947 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act making appropriations from the earnings reserve account for construction of an integrated science complex at the University of Alaska in Anchorage, for replacement of the virology laboratory in Fairbanks, for expansion of the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, for the major maintenance grant fund, and for other capital projects related to education; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 155(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Green, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Huggins, Therriault and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(FIN) passed the Senate. President pro tempore Green returned to the floor. President Stevens returned as presiding officer. Senator Gary Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 155(FIN) Effective Date Clause YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton, French and so, the effective date clause was adopted. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration.