Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-01-23 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-01-23 Senate Journal Page 1963 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday January 23, 2006 Fifteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:25 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senator Wagoner was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Seekins, Stedman were absent. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Senators Seekins, Stedman be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senators Seekins, Stedman were excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Thomas Weise of the Cathedral of the Nativity. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. The heavens declare the glory of the Creator; The firmament proclaims the handiwork of Love. Day to day speech pours forth and night to night knowledge is revealed. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet does their music go out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them a tent for the sun is set, which is like a bride and groom on their wedding night, as they sing love's song and celebrate the dance of life. (Psalm 19) 2006-01-23 Senate Journal Page 1964 Almighty Father, the love You offer always exceeds the furthest expression of our human longing, for You are greater than the human heart. Direct each thought, each effort of our life, so that the limits of our faults and weaknesses may not obscure the vision of Your glory or keep us from the peace You have promised. Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the eleventh through fourteenth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 149 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the time for reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 149(FIN) am S(ct rule fld S) "An Act relating to controlled substances; relating to the crimes of manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child, and misconduct involving a controlled substance; relating to the manufacture of methamphetamine and to the sale, possession, and delivery of certain substances and precursors used in the manufacture of methamphetamine; relating to listing certain anabolic steroids as controlled substances; and providing for an effective date" be extended to January 25. Without objection, it was so ordered. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 20 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY SENATOR GARY STEVENS, Relating to support of community water fluoridation. 2006-01-23 Senate Journal Page 1965 was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 245 SENATE BILL NO. 245 BY SENATOR GARY STEVENS, entitled: "An Act banning the importation, transfer, and cultivation of orange hawkweed and purple loosestrife." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Resources Committees. SB 246 SENATE BILL NO. 246 BY THE SENATE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act making a special appropriation from the Alaska capital income fund to the revenue sharing fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 247 SENATE BILL NO. 247 BY THE SENATE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to the revenue sharing program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 248 SENATE BILL NO. 248 BY THE SENATE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE 2006-01-23 Senate Journal Page 1966 ADVISORY COMMISSION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, entitled: "An Act relating to administrative boroughs; relating to municipal school districts; relating to standards for incorporation of boroughs and unified municipalities; eliminating obsolete provisions relating to a third class borough and making technical changes to statutes relating to regional educational attendance areas; and relating to new borough grants for certain newly incorporated boroughs and unified municipalities." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 249 SENATE BILL NO. 249 BY SENATOR FRENCH, entitled: "An Act relating to criminal justice information." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Unfinished Business Citations 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 Jack B. Coghill, Alaska Business Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Laureate Representative(s) Salmon, Coghill Senator(s) Kookesh, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2006-01-23 Senate Journal Page 1967 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. SR 5 Pursuant to SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5 Establishing a Senate Special Committee on University Oversight, President Stevens made the following appointments: Senate Special Committee on University Oversight Senator Gary Stevens, Chair Senator Seekins, Vice Chair Senator Bunde Senator Wagoner Senator Ben Stevens Senator Hoffman Senator Elton Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 10 through evening plane time, February 12. Without objection, Senator Dyson was excused. SB 201 Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw SENATE BILL NO. 201 "An Act relating to justifications, presumptions, and liability for use of defensive force." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 200 Senators Dyson, Huggins moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 200 "An Act relating to defense of self, other persons, and property." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2006-01-23 Senate Journal Page 1968 Enrollment SB 87 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 87(JUD) "An Act relating to motor vehicle safety belt violations" 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 3:18 p.m., January 23, 2006. Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 25, 2006. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate January 2006 2006-01-23 Senate Journal Page 1969 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 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 25 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Overview: Local Boundary Commission - Dan Bockhorst Jan 27 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Jan 23 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 24 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 171 NPR-A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM SB 236 AK HOUSING FINANCE CORP DIVIDEND SB 243 TOBACCO REV. FOR UNIV. & CORR. FACILITIES Jan 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2006-01-23 Senate Journal Page 1970 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Jan 23 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 177 PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 27 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled, if Necessary ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Jan 24 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM += SB 200 USE OF FORCE TO PROTECT SELF/HOME += SB 218 CRIMINAL SENTENCING AND POLYGRAPHS += SB 10 PARENTAL LIABILITY FOR CHILD'S DAMAGE Jan 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + HB 101 SEX TOURISM + HB 148 TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS + HJR 9 URGE CONGRESS HONOR EXXON VALDEZ JUDGMENT <Bill Hearing Canceled by Sponsor> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + Confirmations: James J. Fayette, Commission on Judicial Conduct William S.L. Walters, Alaska Public Offices Commission Regina C. Chennault, Violent Crimes Compensation Board + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2006-01-23 Senate Journal Page 1971 LABOR & COMMERCE Jan 24 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 222 PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION + SB 207 AK AEROSPACE DEVEL. CORP BD MEMBERSHIP Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 26 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Jan 23 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 107 HUNTING/FISHING INTERFERENCE + HB 269 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RELEASE LIABILITY Jan 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 251 COMMERCIAL FISHING MULTIPLE PERMIT HOLDER + HJR 17 FEDERAL LANDS RECREATION ENHANCEMENT ACT Jan 27 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Jan 24 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HB 83 SEISMIC HAZARDS SAFETY COMMISSION Jan 26 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 214 APPROP FOR ENERGY DIVIDEND & ASSISTANCE + SB 215 ENERGY DIVIDEND: INCREASE 2005 PFD ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Jan 24 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2006-01-23 Senate Journal Page 1972 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Jan 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Legislative Council Meeting ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Feb 07 Tuesday Butrovich 205 10:30 AM + Public Comment Status of Ethics Legislation: SB 187 Advisory Opinion 06-01 Committee Rules of Procedure ---------------------------------------- VICTIMS' ADVOCATE SELECTION COMMITTEE Jan 24 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Victims' Advocate Selection Committee Meeting -- No Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS Feb 01 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM "Helping People Beyond Roads" Light Lunch Will Be Served ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Feb 08 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Chief Justice Bryner's Annual State of the Judiciary Message