Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-02-10 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0265 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday February 10, 2005 Thirty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Guess, Kookesh were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Larry Fankhauser of The Salvation Army. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear God, I would lift up to You each of these senators gathered here this day. May they be able to serve their communities and districts with clear mind and honest intent. Through every day of committee meetings and general sessions, may they continue to seek the better for all Alaskans, and at the end of each day find rest knowing they have given their best. Amen. Senator Cowdery led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the thirty-first legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0266 Messages from the House Message dated February 9 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 90 HOUSE BILL NO. 90 BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act requiring warrants drawn by the Department of Administration against the state treasury to be negotiable instruments." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and State Affairs Committees. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Schedule of Compensation and Schedule of Travel for Alaska Court System Supreme Court Justices, Appellate Court Judges and Administrative Director, Calendar Year 2004 from Stephanie J. Cole, Administrative Director, Alaska Court System in accordance with AS 22.20.037(d) Alaska Energy Authority Annual Capital Project Status Report (Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project) from Ron Miller, Executive Director Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority/Alaska Energy Authority Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development in accordance with AS 44.83.950(b) 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0267 Standing Committee Reports SB 36 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 36 "An Act relating to applications requesting the delivery of absentee ballots by mail" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 36(JUD) "An Act relating to absentee ballots." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 51 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 51 "An Act relating to contracts for the provision of state public assistance to certain recipients in the state; providing for regional public assistance plans and programs in the state; relating to grants for Alaska Native family assistance programs; relating to assignment of child support by Alaska Native family assistance recipients; relating to paternity determinations and genetic testing involving recipients of assistance under Alaska Native family assistance programs; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Elton, Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilken, Green. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0268 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 100 SENATE BILL NO. 100 BY SENATOR BUNDE, entitled: "An Act relating to enhanced 911 surcharges imposed by a municipality." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Community and Regional Affairs Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 42 SENATE BILL NO. 42 "An Act extending the reporting date for and the termination date of the Task Force on Naturopathic Scope of Practice; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens 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. 42 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 42 "An Act extending the reporting date for and the termination date of the Task Force on Naturopathic Scope of Practice; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 42 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Guess, Kookesh 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0269 and so, SENATE BILL NO. 42 passed the Senate. Senator Gary Stevens 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 and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 62 Senator Ellis requested that the reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 62 be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 62 "An Act making a supplemental appropriation for increased operating costs of the division of elections; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 62 Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Guess, Kookesh and so, SENATE BILL NO. 62 passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Gary Stevens 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 and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0270 Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 5 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Urging the United States Congress to reauthorize the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act, was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Urging the United States Congress to reauthorize the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 5 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Guess, Kookesh and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Commemorating - Black History Month Senator(s) Davis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken th Honoring - Cooperative Extension Service, 75 Anniversary Senator(s) Seekins, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Holm 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0271 Honoring - The 11 Air Force, The 3 Wing, and The 19 Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Dennis Sorenson Representative(s) Rokeberg, McGuire Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Rita Marie Kelly Senator(s) Davis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Ella Watt Senator(s) Davis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Richard "Dickie" Watts Senator(s) Davis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Roy Walker Senator(s) Davis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Tribute to the Hunter Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Olson, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0272 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Lynne Collins Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Cowdery, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, on February 14 and on February 15 to morning plane time. Without objection, Senator French was excused. Senator Seekins moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from afternoon plane time February 11 through morning plane time, February 14. Without objection, Senator Seekins was excused. Senator Davis moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, on February 16, 17, 18 and on February 22 to plane time. Without objection, Senator Davis was excused. Senator Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from plane time today through plane time, February 14. Without objection, Senator Wagoner was excused. 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0273 Senator Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time today through morning plane time, February 14. Without objection, Senator Bunde was excused. Senators Therriault, Dyson, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 14 to morning plane time. Without objection, Senators Therriault, Dyson, Ellis were excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 42 SENATE BILL NO. 42 "An Act extending the reporting date for and the termination date of the Task Force on Naturopathic Scope of Practice; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 62 SENATE BILL NO. 62 "An Act making a supplemental appropriation for increased operating costs of the division of elections; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 5 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Urging the United States Congress to reauthorize the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0274 Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 14, 2005. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:35 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate February 2005 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0275 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 Feb 11 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 14 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + USCG/DEC SITUATION REPORT & OVERVIEW M/V SELENDANG AYU GROUNDING USCG Admiral Jim Olson DEC:Kurt Fredriksson, Acting Commissioner Feb 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 18 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Overview: Alaska Municipal League "Sustaining Strong Communities: City & Borough Roles, Responsibilities & Issues" ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 11 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0276 FINANCE (continued) Feb 14 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 60 EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL + SB 97 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS/CBR + SB 98 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK Feb 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SJR 6 FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REDUCTION += SB 97 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS/CBR += SB 98 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Time Change -- + Joint w/(H) Finance Presentation by the Alaska Permanent Fund Board & Advisors Feb 18 Friday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 11 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 14 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 83 TERM. PARENTAL RTS/CINA/DELINQUENCY CASES + SB 82 CHILD PROTECTION INTERVIEW/TRANSPORT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 78 SENIOR CARE PROGRAM + SB 79 MEDICAID FOR ADULT DENTAL SERVICES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 18 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0277 JUDICIARY Feb 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + Overview of the Department of Law (Continued from 1/26/05 Meeting) -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + Overview of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics - Review of the SCLE Opinion Dated January 7, 2005 -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + Continuation of the 2/15/05 and 2/16/05 Meetings if Necessary -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 10 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 100 ENHANCED 911 SURCHARGES += HB 64 EXTEND BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY + HB 47 EXTEND BOARD OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS + SB 93 FISHING PERMIT AND VESSEL LICENSE FEES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 52 OCCUPATIONS/CORPORATIONS/BANKS/SECURITIES Feb 17 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0278 RESOURCES Feb 11 Friday Kenai 1:30 PM + Joint w/(H) Resource MTG HELD @ KENAI CHALLENGER CENTER Presentation by Cook Inlet O&G Industry -- Testimony by Invitation Only -- Feb 14 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview of Land and Water Access Rights and Wrongs By Tina Cunning, Special Assistant Dept. Fish & Game -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 18 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 10 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + Department of Administration - OVERVIEW: IMPACT OF HOUSE BILL 242 (2001) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 88 POLICY ON GENERAL FUND REVENUE SHORTFALL + SB 72 OATHS; NOTARIES PUBLIC; STATE SEAL + SCR 2 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YEAR 2005 + EO 113 - RELATING TO TIC Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 17 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 54 PROTECTIVE ORDERS/NOTICE TO VICTIMS + SB 87 SEAT BELT VIOLATION AS PRIMARY OFFENSE + SB 90 ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0279 TRANSPORTATION Feb 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Overview by: Dept. Transportation & Public Facilities Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM = SB 40 KUSKOKWIM PORT AUTHORITY = SB 85 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE ON DALTON HIGHWAY Feb 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Saturday Wasilla Lio Office 10:00 AM + Knik Arm Bridge & Toll Authority - Knik Arm Crossing Project, Presentation by the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Overview and Updates on the Project with Question and Answer Session Following Presentation 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 15 Tuesday Beltz 211 12:00 PM Overview ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Feb 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Departmental & Budget Overview Feb 22 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Budget Detail Mar 01 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Budget Closeout 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0280 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) CORRECTIONS Feb 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Commissioner's Department/Policy Overview Feb 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Budget Overview Mar 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM Feb 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Budget Overview Feb 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Missions and Measures and Follow-up Discussion from Previous Hearings Mar 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM Department Overview ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Feb 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Organizational Chart & Structure Position Counts/Proposed Increments and Decrements ---------------------------------------- 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0281 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 01 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Commissioner's Department/Policy Overview Mar 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Department's Budget Overview Mar 08 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Tentative Meeting Mar 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 17 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:15 AM FY 06 Budget Overview Feb 24 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:15 AM Missions and Measures ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Feb 18 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM Overview ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Feb 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM Overview ---------------------------------------- 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0282 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) REVENUE Feb 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM Departmental & Budget Overview Feb 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM Budget Detail Mar 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Feb 22 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Commissioner's Department/Policy Overview Feb 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Budget Overview Mar 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Feb 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Briefings by General Chandler and General Christensen ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 11 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Teleconference Available -- Informal Work Session: Issues before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2005-02-10 Senate Journal Page 0283 JOINT COMMITTEES (continued) NATUROPATHIC TASK FORCE Feb 18 Friday Terry Miller 104 8:00 AM + Meeting of the Naturopathic Task Force -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS FISH CAUCUS Feb 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM Live Harvest of Salmon from Fish Traps ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Feb 23 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Chief Justice Alexander O. Bryner Feb 24 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Ted Stevens Mar 30 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Feb 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Presentation by Alaska Mobility Coalition Discussion of the Successes, Needs and Challenges of Community Transportation Systems