Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-04-03 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0953 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Eighty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:30 a.m. The roll showed eleven members present. Senators Adams, Donley, Ellis, Lincoln, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Torgerson were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Ms. Beverly Haywood of the Juneau Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. A Prayer by W.E.B. DuBois: Now is the accepted time, not tomorrow, not some more convenient season. It is today that our best work can be done and not some future day or future year. It is today that we fit ourselves for the greater usefulness of tomorrow. Today is the seed time, now are the hours of work, and tomorrow comes the harvest and the playtime. Amen. Senator Wilken led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eightieth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 953 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0954 The presence of Senator Ellis was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of April 2 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 27 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 BY REPRESENTATIVES IVAN, Foster, Nicholia, Requesting the Federal Aviation Administration to grant exemptions from the commuter rule in order to maintain a high level of air safety and air transportation service in rural Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 23 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to management of state land; and relating to access to land. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 147 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 147(HES) am BY THE HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0955 HB 147 An Act relating to the expenses of housing nonresident charter school students; relating to authorizing charter school programs to provide domiciliary and other services to nonresident charter school students; relating to duties of the state board of education; and relating to the establishment of state boarding schools. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. The presence of Senator Lincoln was noted. COMMUNICATIONS The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Legislative Working Group on Long-Term Care, Report to Governor Tony Knowles from Jay Livey, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health and Social Services in accordance with Ch. 84, SLA 96 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Reports dated April 2 were read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governors appointments: Board of Fisheries Robert E. Dersham - Anchor Point Larry Engel - Palmer Signing the reports: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Leman, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Lincoln. 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0956 SB 42 Zero fiscal note for the State Affairs Committee Substitute (page 914) for SENATE BILL NO. 42 An Act relating to the fiscal operations of the Alaska Railroad Corporation and to land acquired by the State of Alaska under the Alaska Railroad Transfer Act of 1982 or otherwise acquired for railroad purposes; and providing for an effective date published today from Department of Law. SB 58 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 58 An Act relating to the privilege to drive of minors and to the penalty for the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age and recommended that the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 871 be adopted. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Parnell, Miller, Pearce. Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Alaska Court System. Previous fiscal notes and zero fiscal notes apply. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 125 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 125 An Act relating to the extension of contracts for the sale and delivery of in-bond merchandise at international airports and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 125(TRA) Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair. Signing amend: Senators Wilken, Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Lincoln. Zero fiscal note for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0957 SB 141 Fiscal note for the State Affairs Committee Substitute (page 874) for SENATE BILL NO. 141 An Act relating to permits to carry concealed handguns; and relating to the possession of firearms published today from Department of Public Safety. SJR 19 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Relating to naming Anchorage as the location of the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Taylor, Leman. The resolution is on todays calendar. SJR 24 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Relating to the Tongass Land Management Plan and to continued Congressional oversight of that plan. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Taylor, Leman. The resolution is on todays calendar. SB 49 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 49 An Act repealing certain filing statements and bonds for enforcement and collection of certain taxes and license fees; relating to service of process on nonresident taxpayers; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Taylor, Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. SB 112 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 112 An Act relating to marriage licenses; and transferring responsibility for marriage licensing from judicial officers to the state registrar of vital statistics. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Taylor, Leman. 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0958 SB 112 Previous zero fiscal notes apply to the Judiciary Committee Substitute (page 915). The bill is on todays calendar. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 159 SENATE BILL NO. 159 BY SENATORS PEARCE, Ellis, entitled: An Act relating to the new business incentive program. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 49 SENATE BILL NO. 49 An Act repealing certain filing statements and bonds for enforcement and collection of certain taxes and license fees; relating to service of process on nonresident taxpayers; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor called the Senate. The presence of Senators Adams, Donley, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp was noted. Senator Taylor lifted the call. 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0959 SB 49 Senator Taylor 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. 49 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 49 An Act repealing certain filing statements and bonds for enforcement and collection of certain taxes and license fees; relating to service of process on nonresident taxpayers; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 49 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Ward, Wilken Absent: Torgerson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 49 passed the Senate. Senator Taylor 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. The presence of Senator Torgerson was noted. SB 112 SENATE BILL NO. 112 An Act relating to marriage licenses; and transferring responsibility for marriage licensing from judicial officers to the state registrar of vital statistics was read the second time. 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0960 SB 112 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 915. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 112(JUD) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Taylor 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. 112(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 112(JUD) An Act relating to marriage licenses; and transferring responsibility for marriage licensing from judicial officers to the state registrar of vital statistics pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 112(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 112(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 19 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Relating to naming Anchorage as the location of the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, was read the second time. Senator Taylor 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. 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0961 SJR 19 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Relating to naming Anchorage as the location of the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 19 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SJR 24 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Relating to the Tongass Land Management Plan and to continued Congressional oversight of that plan, was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 891. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(RES) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Taylor 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. CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(RES) was read the third time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0962 SJR 24 The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(RES) Relating to the Tongass Land Management Plan and to continued Congressional oversight of that plan, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 24(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Ellis and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CITATIONS Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Honoring - Laborers Union Local 341, 50th Anniversary Senator(s) Donley, Duncan, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Ellis, Lincoln, Pearce Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0963 CITATIONS Honoring - Rita Esmailka Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Halford, Leman, Duncan, Pearce, Adams, Mackie, Hoffman, Taylor, Kelly Honoring - Daniel Mitchell, Academic Excellence Award and Clint Schumacher, Student Leader of the Year, University of Alaska Anchorage, College of Business and Public Policy Senator(s) Ward, Leman, Duncan, Wilken, Pearce, Lincoln, Mackie, Ellis, Donley, Hoffman, Taylor, Kelly Honoring - Dr. Musa Essayyad, Teacher of the Year and Professor Garlyn Warren, Advisor of the Year, University of Alaska Anchorage, College of Business and Public Policy Senator(s) Ward, Leman, Duncan, Wilken, Pearce, Lincoln, Mackie, Ellis, Donley, Hoffman, Taylor, Kelly Honoring - Elif Lee, Mike Strand and Neal Foster, William Seward Chair Finance Award Winners Senator(s) Ward, Leman, Duncan, Pearce, Lincoln, Mackie, Hoffman, Taylor, Kelly Honoring - Aniak Girls Basketball Team Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Leman, Duncan, Wilken, Pearce, Adams, Mackie, Hoffman, Taylor, Kelly Honoring - Morris Thompson Senator(s) Wilken, Lincoln, Sharp, Leman, Duncan, Pearce, Adams, R. Phillips, Mackie, Hoffman, Taylor, Kelly Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Standing Committee Reports. Without objection, the Senate returned to: 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0964 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 83 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 83 An Act making an appropriation for management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska); and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(FIN), entitled: An Act making and amending appropriations; amending an appropriation from the constitutional budget reserve fund under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Parnell, Adams, Torgerson. Signing amend: Senator Donley. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The Senate returned to: UNFINISHED BUSINESS RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 68 Senator Duncan requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 68(FIN) An Act relating to the Task Force on Privatization; and providing for an effective date be taken up. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 68(FIN) was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 68(FIN) An Act relating to the Task Force on Privatization; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0965 SB 68 CSSB 68(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 68(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Taylor 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. SB 55 Senator Halford, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Resources Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 55 An Act relating to the definition of certain state receipts; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee referral be waived on the bill. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0966 ENGROSSMENT SJR 19 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Relating to naming Anchorage as the location of the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 24 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(RES) Relating to the Tongass Land Management Plan and to continued Congressional oversight of that plan, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 49 SENATE BILL NO. 49 An Act repealing certain filing statements and bonds for enforcement and collection of certain taxes and license fees; relating to service of process on nonresident taxpayers; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 68 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 68(FIN) An Act relating to the Task Force on Privatization; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 112 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 112(JUD) An Act relating to marriage licenses; and transferring responsibility for marriage licensing from judicial officers to the state registrar of vital statistics was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0967 ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 4, 1997. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:14 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1997 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0968 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. 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SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 04 FRIDAY 1:30 PM -- RESCHEDULED FROM 04/02/97 -- SB 131ANNUAL SCHOOL TAX SB 135SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM SB 139AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS APR 07 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 09 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 98CONVEY LAND TO MUNICIPALITIES/BOROUGHS HB 106MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE/ ORGANIZATION GRANTS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 11 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 03 THURSDAY 9:00 AM + HB 58CIVIL ACTIONS/ATTY FEES/ INSURANCE <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> + SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS APR 04 FRIDAY 10:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- SB 13INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0969 FINANCE (continued) APR 04 FRIDAY 6:00 PM SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS APR 05 SATURDAY 10:00 AM + SB 47APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET + SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS APR 07 MONDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> SB 11SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT HB 58CIVIL ACTIONS/ATTY FEES/ INSURANCE HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM <PENDING REFERRAL> APR 07 MONDAY 6:00 PM SB 55AMEND DEFINITION OF PROGRAM RECEIPTS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> APR 08 TUESDAY 8:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM <PENDING REFERRAL> CLOSEOUTS: 8:00 AM - UNIVERSITY 9:00 AM - COURT SYSTEM 10:00 AM - NATURAL RESOURCES APR 08 TUESDAY 5:00 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 46MINING CLAIMS ON PUBLIC LANDS HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET <PENDING REFERRAL> CLOSEOUTS: 7:00 PM - HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 8:30 PM - CORRECTIONS 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0970 FINANCE (continued) APR 09 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM <PENDING REFERRAL> CLOSEOUTS: 8:00 AM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 9:00 AM DOT/PF 10:00 AM LABOR APR 09 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM SB 60ADVISORY VOTE ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT SB 63DEADLY WEAPON OFFENSES BY JUVENILES SB 70UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM <PENDING REFERRAL> CLOSEOUTS: 7:00 PM - DCED 8:00 PM - GOV APR 10 THURSDAY 8:00 AM HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM <PENDING REFERRAL> CLOSEOUTS: 8:00 AM - ADMINISTRATION 9:00 AM - CRA 10:00 AM - M&VA 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0971 FINANCE (continued) APR 10 THURSDAY 5:00 PM --TIME CHANGE-- SB 105LEGISLATIVE ETHICS CODE REFORM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM <PENDING REFERRAL> CLOSEOUTS: 7:00 PM - REVENUE 8:00 PM - LAW SB 150PUB. EMPLOYEES: MOVING, COMP TIME & PERS <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 151PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT LABOR RELATIONS <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 68VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE WORK PLAN: OVERTIME <PENDING REFERRAL> APR 11 FRIDAY 8:00 AM HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM <PENDING REFERRAL> CLOSEOUTS: 8:00 AM - EDUCATION 9:00 AM - PUBLIC SAFETY 10:00 AM - FISH & GAME APR 12 SATURDAY 9:00 AM HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM <PENDING REFERRAL> CLOSEOUTS: LEGISLATURE FRONT SECTION, OPEN SECTIONS, AMENDMENTS ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 04 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + SB 146PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS ABOVE BILL LISTEN ONLY-NO TESTIMONY + SB 148PUBLIC LIBRARIES + SB 149HEALTH CARE FACILITY AUDITS & REPORTS 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0972 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) APR 07 MONDAY 9:00 AM + CONFIRMATION HEARINGS: BOARD OF CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS BOARD OF DISPENSING OPTICIANS BOARD OF EDUCATION STATE MEDICAL BOARD PROFESSIONAL TEACHING PRACTICES COMMISSION + SB 96REGULATION OF HOSPICE CARE APR 09 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + HB 145TEACHING COMPETENCY EXAM FOR CERTIF + SB 142REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ATTENDANCE AREAS + SB 146PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS -- LISTEN ONLY TELECONFERENCE -- + <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> APR 11 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 102ALIENS AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SB 17CRIMINAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV SB 134HOME SCHOOLING EDUCATION PROGRAM HB 147STATE BOARDING SCHOOLS/CHARTER SCHOOLS <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 04 FRIDAY 1:30 PM + HB 9VICTIMS RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT TRIAL + SB 119FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES <BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 07 MONDAY 1:30 PM + HB 65PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS <BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 09 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 101REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW <BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 11 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 14 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0973 JUDICIARY (continued) APR 16 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 18 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 03 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARING: REAL ESTATE COMMISSION BOARD OF NURSING BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY CERTIFIED DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIVES + SB 92BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS; LICENSE (ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/13/97) + SB 90DENTISTS: LICENSING & EXTEND EXAMINING BD (ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/18/97) SB 104OMNIBUS INSURANCE REFORM (ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/25/97) APR 08 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARING: BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGISTS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE EXAMINERS BOARD OF CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION BOARD OF BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY + SB 122INS.COVERAGE:MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST + HB 30CIVIL LIABILITY FOR SKATEBOARDING APR 10 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + HB 18STATE PROCUREMENT DISABILITY PREFERENCES + HB 138BOARD OF STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE SB 162 TIP CREDIT BILL <PENDING INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL> ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 04 FRIDAY 3:30 PM HB 25FISH & GAME:LICENSES & RESIDENCY <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0974 RESOURCES (continued) APR 07 MONDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 09 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM + SB 52FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX CREDITS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED> APR 11 FRIDAY 3:30 PM + SB 40DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MGMT AND ASSESSMENT <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED> ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 03 THURSDAY 10:45 AM SB 49SERVICE OF PROCESS ON NONRES TAXPAYERS SB 109AGRICULTURAL LAND SB 112MARRIAGE LICENSING FUNCTIONS SJR 19SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES SJR 24TONGASS LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN APR 04 FRIDAY 10:45 AM SB 83APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 03 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 9CAP PROJ MATCHING GRANT FOR INDIAN RESERV SB 143EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL + SB 147PERS:GOV/LT GOVS SURVIVING SPOUSE OR EX <BILL POSTPONED TO 4/8/97> SB 124CHARITABLE GAMING SALMON AND RACE CLASSIC <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> SB 81IMMUNIZATION RECORD UPON CHILDS DEATH <BILL POSTPONED> APR 08 TUESDAY 3:30 PM + HB 20DOG MUSHING CONTESTS + HB 112AMEND DEFINITION OF POLITICAL PARTY HB 86CITIES: PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED> SB 147PERS:GOV/LT GOVS SURVIVING SPOUSE OR EX <ABOVE BILL RESCHEDULED FROM 4/3/97> 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0975 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) APR 10 THURSDAY 3:30 PM + SB 88BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY + SB 89BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS SB 90DENTISTS: LICENSING & EXTEND EXAMINING BD <PENDING REFERRAL> + SB 91PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY + SB 103HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FEES & HEARINGS + SCR 9ALASKA GARDEN WEEK <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> SB 76STATE LONG-TERM PLANNING SB 116WELFARE TO WORK TAX CREDITS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 03 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + SB 127PERSONNEL RECORDS OF ALASKA RAILROAD + SB 153SPECIALIZED LICENSE PLATES FOR ARTS APR 08 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 10 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SJR 25SUPPORT ACCESS TO DENALI/ WONDER LAKE SB 153SPECIALIZED LICENSE PLATES FOR ARTS FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 03 THURSDAY 3:00 PM + BUDGET CLOSEOUT JOINT WITH FIN SUBCOMM-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ---------------------------------------- 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0976 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 03 THURSDAY 3:00 PM + BUDGET CLOSE-OUT JOINT WITH FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE-DCED APR 07 MONDAY 8:00 AM BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FINAL BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 03 THURSDAY 5:30 PM -- TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE -- + BUDGET CLOSEOUT APR 07 MONDAY 8:00 AM FINAL BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 03 THURSDAY 7:00 PM FAHRENKAMP RM 203 -- TIME CHANGE -- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 04 FRIDAY 5:00 PM FY 98 F&G OPERATING BUDGET; PUBLIC COMMENT AND SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 03 THURSDAY 1:30 PM FY 98 OPERATING BUDGET APR 04 FRIDAY 4:30 PM FINAL CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0977 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 04 FRIDAY 7:30 AM CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 03 THURSDAY 1:30 PM CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- LAW SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 03 THURSDAY 5:00 PM FY 98 DEPARTMENT OF LAW OPERATING BUDGET; PUBLIC COMMENT AND SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 03 THURSDAY 8:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- FY 98 LEGISLATURE OPERATING BUDGET-PROPOSAL APR 04 FRIDAY 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- FY 98 LEGISLATURE OPERATING BUDGET; PUBLIC COMMENT AND SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT APR 07 MONDAY 5:00 PM FY 98 LEGISLATURE OPERATING BUDGET; PUBLIC COMMENT AND SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 04 FRIDAY 8:15 AM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES CAPITOL ROOM 124 APR 03 THURSDAY 1:00 PM DOT/PF CLOSEOUT 1997-04-03 Senate Journal Page 0978 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) WELFARE REFORM BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 03 THURSDAY 8:00 AM BUDGET CLOSEOUT APR 04 FRIDAY 8:00 AM WELFARE REFORM JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL GOVERNORS CONF RM APR 09 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 09 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM CHILDRENS CAUCUS