03/24/1998 09:15 AM Senate FIN

                                                                               
CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 42(JUD)                                     
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State                        
of Alaska relating to marriage.                                                
                                                                               
Co-Chair Sharp announced his desire to at least get this                       
bill on the table during this meeting to start the hearing                     
process.  He stated his intent to set the bill aside and                       
assign it to a subcommittee for the purpose of holding an                      
adequate public hearing.  He said he would be announcing the                   
subcommittee chair and members shortly.  The subcommittee                      
chair would then announce the time of public testimony                         
hearings.                                                                      
                                                                               
Senator Adams suggested the committee let the court make a                     
decision on this matter, rather than the Legislature.  He                      
said after a court decision was announced lawmakers could                      
address the issue if necessary.                                                
                                                                               
Co-Chair Sharp ordered the bill held in committee.