Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-01-16 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2209 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:00 a.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senators Adams, Donley, Halford, Kelly, Pearce were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Ellis was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Johnny Reimer of the Douglas Island Bible Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our God and Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord, we bring before You our petitions and prayer. Your ear is not closed so it cannot hear nor is Your arm shortened that it cannot save. We, therefore, call upon you with confidence. We desire that You would save us from ourselves and our entanglements, forgive us our sins so we can be freed to serve You in an acceptable manner. With so many voices calling to us demanding our attention, we need wisdom and discernment to listen carefully and accurately. We need strength and courage to pursue what is right and good. We need calmness and patience to listen to our critics and learn lessons that need to be learned. We also need stability so that the praises of our accomplishments will not blind our eyes and make us the victims of undue pride. 2209 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2210 We acknowledge that our times are in Your hands. Grant us grace to apply our hearts to truth and wisdom knowing that we are ultimately accountable to You. Help us to fill our days on earth with those things that will remain long after we are gone. Amen. Senator Mackie led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fourth legislative day and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 11 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Ellis was noted. Messages from the Governor SB 141 Message dated January 15 and received January 16 was read, stating that because the Twentieth Alaska Legislature, acting in Joint Session, voted to override the previous veto, the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following bill were transmitted to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 141(FIN) am H An Act relating to permits to carry concealed handguns; and relating to the possession of firearms. Chapter 1, SLA 1998 Effective Date: April 14, 1998 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2211 Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Commerce and Economic Development Division of Insurance 59th Annual Report, Fiscal Year 1997 from Marianne K. Burke, Director in accordance with AS 21.06.110 Fiscal Year 1998 Operating Grants Department of Health and Social Services from Karen Perdue, Commissioner Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority Annual Report, 1997 from Forrest Browne, Executive Director in accordance with AS 44.85.100 Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority Certificate of Required Reserve Account Fund Balances from Forrest Browne, Executive Director in accordance with AS 44.85.270 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 33 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33 BY SENATORS MACKIE, Taylor, Supporting passage of S. 1221, the American Fisheries Act, by the United States Congress. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2212 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 229 SENATE BILL NO. 229 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governors transmittal letter received January 15: Dear President Miller: I am transmitting my proposed operating and loans budget for fiscal year 1999 to you today. Even with the investments I have proposed for Quality Education and Smart Start for Alaskas Children, this budget is a $150 million reduction since fiscal year 1995. In todays dollars, per capita general fund spending would be $1,470 less than in 1979. Last year, my transmittal letter stated: Oil prices have remained high much longer than we anticipated when setting our $100 million goal for budget cuts. This is very good news but it is not cause for increased spending. Administration and Legislature alike can be commended for not taking higher oil prices as license to spend. We wisely let the funds remain in the Constitutional Budget Reserve knowing at some point we'll have periods of low oil prices. My proposed budget would maintain a Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund of well over $2 billion, a healthy level, even if oil prices were to remain at $15 for the rest of this year and all of FY99. 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2213 SB 229 My budget proposes investing in our children in two ways: improving their education and protecting them from harm with our Quality Schools and Smart Start initiatives. We should do both simply on the basis of being responsible leaders and parents. But they are also cost-effective in the long term. Can better education cut costs? The average prisoner in Alaska has a seventh grade education. Can the crime prevention programs in Smart Start make a difference? Keeping one youngster in a juvenile detention facility for one year costs $60,000. These investments make good budget sense and they make sense for keeping Alaskas families strong and our childrens futures bright. I look forward to working cooperatively with you on crafting the budget this session, (and, at your suggestion, to the possibility of doing our budgets every two years!). We have much to be grateful for in Alaska with our growing economy, healthy reserves, and low debt. Lets realize our opportunity and accept our responsibility to make these relatively modest but effective investments in our children and more good jobs for Alaskans. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 230 SENATE BILL NO. 230 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the states integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2214 SB 230 The following report was received and is attached to the bill. It is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Report explaining the differences between the Governors proposed FY 99 operating budget and the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authoritys recommendations, from Annalee McConnell, Director, Office of Management and Budget, in accordance with AS 37.14.003 and AS 37.14.005. Governors transmittal letter received January 15, 1998: Dear President Miller: As part of the budget package I am presenting to the Legislature today, I am transmitting this separate appropriation bill for the states integrated, comprehensive mental health program. This bill includes both operating and capital appropriations. As required by statute, I have attached a report of the differences between my proposed budget and the recommendations of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. Several of my mental health budget increases are part of our Smart Start for Alaskas Children initiative which is funded by reallocating general funds previously needed to match federal Medicaid dollars. This reallocation provides much-needed resources for Mental Health Trust Authority beneficiaries throughout Alaska. Funding for this bill comes from state general funds and Trust Authority receipts. In addition, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation receipts are used for housing-related capital projects. This bill is a comprehensive package that has been developed through a positive and productive working relationship between my Administration, members of the Board of Trustees, and their staff. We look forward to working with the Legislature to support these proposed investments for Trust beneficiaries. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2215 SB 231 SENATE BILL NO. 231 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act making and amending capital appropriations and reappropriations and capitalizing funds; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governors transmittal letter received January 15, 1998: Dear President Miller: Our capital budget of $92.3 million in state general funds leverages a total capital budget of $871 million. It includes projects to create new jobs, ensure public health, provide for child and family safety, strengthen our transportation infrastructure, and maintain our university buildings. As part of our overall capital plan, I will be submitting separate legislation to fund all projects on the current school district maintenance and construction lists. I will also introduce a bill to implement the first phase of a regional construction plan to relieve dangerous prison overcrowding. We all know general fund capital budgets in recent years have not been adequate to meet the needs of Alaskan families, communities and businesses. To relieve some of this pressure, I again recommend to you that we invest the states $16 million dividend from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority directly in economic development projects around the state. I also again recommend using $53 million of corporate receipts from the Alaska Housing Development Corporation for housing-related projects such as retiring honey buckets and fixing our Pioneer Homes. The public, the Legislature and my Administration all agree that we are seriously risking Alaskas investments in our capital facilities by neglecting their routine maintenance and regular repair. This capital budget and my plan to meet all identified school major maintenance needs within five years, are important steps toward fulfilling our responsibilities to preserve the value of our capital assets. I look 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2216 SB 231 forward to working with the Legislature to develop a long-term, affordable plan to address all deferred maintenance needs and to prevent the problem from recurring in the future with adequate maintenance funding in the operating budget. However, deferred maintenance is just one of our capital needs. Given the magnitude of Alaskas requirement for new schools, prisons, water and sewer systems, economic development projects and transportation links, I hope the Legislature will take action this year to adopt a six-year capital plan as required by statute. We have proposed these plans each of the last two years, although they have not received legislative attention. Nevertheless, I believe a longer view of planning and funding our capital needs is essential for budget discipline. I will submit a plan to you shortly for fiscal years 1999-2004. I am pleased to be transmitting my proposed fiscal year 1999 capital appropriation bill at the same time as the operating budget, something that hasnt happened in many years. Although simultaneous transmittal was required by a statute change last session, it was logistically possible this year largely because the capital budget was prepared using our new automated capital budget system, developed by an in-house team from the Office of Management and Budget. It produced the capital bill, summary reports and easier-to-read project detail pages with a considerable savings of manual preparation time. We welcome your comments and suggestions on this new system. Alaska has a healthy economy. Our capital budget can help keep that momentum going with good construction jobs for Alaskans and improved facilities in our communities. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2217 SB 242 SENATE BILL NO. 242 BY SENATORS WARD, Taylor, entitled: An Act providing for the forfeiture of good time sentence credits of sex offenders who fail to successfully complete sex offender treatment programs. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 243 SENATE BILL NO. 243 BY SENATOR WARD, entitled: An Act relating to special request Alaska Zoo license plates. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 244 SENATE BILL NO. 244 BY SENATORS WARD, Taylor, entitled: An Act relating to polygraph or other lie-detecting testing for certain correctional officers. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 245 SENATE BILL NO. 245 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act repealing the termination date of the state training and employment program; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2218 SB 245 Zero fiscal notes published today from Office of the Governor, Department of Labor, Department of Community and Regional Affairs (2). Governors transmittal letter dated January 12: Dear President Miller: The state training and employment program (STEP) has demonstrated its value as one means to help Alaskans achieve worthwhile employment. I transmit this bill to continue this vital program, now due to sunset on June 30, and maintain it in permanent law to ensure it will be available to Alaskans in the future. The STEP was enacted in 1989 as a temporary, two-year pilot program. Its success led to the Legislature extending its existence three more times in subsequent years. With its last extension, in 1996, the STEP became a permanent program, but remains subject to a sunset provision. Since its last extension, the STEP has made great strides in addressing legislative concerns with the program. This program is financed with a 0.1 percent contribution from employees' share of unemployment insurance. The STEP job training provided with this small contribution to the unemployment fund results in more working Alaskans and a decreased need to pay out unemployment insurance benefits. The program also assists Alaskans who need to upgrade their job skills in order to maintain their employability. In fiscal year 1997, more than 1,500 individuals were enrolled in the STEP, an increase of 500 enrollees over the previous year. In one year, STEP clients have reduced claims for unemployment insurance resulting in about a $1.5 million saving to the unemployment insurance trust fund. Along with the increased use of the program, the STEP administrators were successful in reducing federal recapture of unemployment insurance trust funds by 60 percent while holding administrative costs below 20 percent. 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2219 SB 245 It makes good sense to ensure the future existence of the STEP. The program enjoys widespread support from both labor and industry because it offers a vital component of a healthy economy -- preparing Alaskans for good jobs. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 246 SENATE BILL NO. 246 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act amending the definition of correctional facility to include a therapeutic treatment center; providing for the conveyance of the Harborview Developmental Center and appurtenant land to the City of Valdez for the purpose of conversion and lease of a part of the center for a therapeutic treatment center for the Department of Corrections; providing that such a land conveyance counts toward the general grant land entitlement of the City of Valdez; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. Fiscal note published today from Department of Corrections. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration. Governors transmittal letter received January 15: 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2220 SB 246 Dear President Miller: Nearly 80 percent of all crimes committed in Alaska involve substance abuse. Ensuring safe, healthy communities for Alaskans means having treatment programs designed to reduce the number of people who are victimized by persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In line with that effort, this bill authorizes the transfer of the Harborview Developmental Center to the City of Valdez for conversion, in part, to a therapeutic treatment center. The Department of Corrections would then lease the facility from the City of Valdez, which has agreed to invest considerable resources into the necessary conversion. The Department of Corrections currently has three types of inmate substance abuse programs: substance abuse education, education plus an introduction to treatment, and institutional outpatient treatment. The department needs to complete its continuum of care by establishing an intensive in-prison program that treats the most severe substance abusers. The Department of Corrections proposes to use a part of the soon-to- be-vacated facility for an intensive substance abuse treatment program, commonly referred to as a "therapeutic community". In 1997, the United States Department of Justice reported studies show consistent reductions in recidivism rates for offenders who complete such programs while in prison. That would also result in fewer crime victims. There are currently between 90 and 110 incarcerated inmates who need and qualify for therapeutic community treatment. This bill would provide financing for 60 new corrections beds in Valdez and, thus would help ease the pressure on a severely overcrowded correctional system. This legislation also keeps with art. I, sec. 12, of the Alaska Constitution, which mandates criminal administration be based on the principle of reformation. Anticipated costs for fiscal year 1999 would be approximately $2.5 million, of which $569,000 is planned for treatment. Annual costs thereafter are estimated at $2.7 million. 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2221 SB 246 This bill is one more step the state can take to reduce the number of victims of crimes resulting from an offender's substance abuse, provide intensive treatment to reduce repeat criminal behavior, and provide new beds for a severely overcrowded correctional system. I urge your quick and favorable action so the Department of Corrections can begin occupancy by September, 1998. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 247 SENATE BILL NO. 247 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act making appropriations for continued maintenance and operation of the Motor Vessel Malaspina; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. Governors transmittal letter received January 15: Dear President Miller: The public has indicated strong support for keeping the Motor Vessel Malaspina working for Alaska and its visitors. I am, therefore, transmitting this bill to provide financing for the continued operation of the Malaspina. With the anticipated arrival of the Motor Vessel Kennicott this summer, the state has a golden opportunity to alleviate the chronic congestion in North Lynn Canal. By operating the Malaspina as a 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2222 SB 247 day boat between Juneau, Haines, and Skagway, we will be able to transport residents and travelers to road routes leading to Alaska's interior. The daily service provided by the Malaspina in North Lynn Canal will result in 14 additional weeks of ferry service for Southeast travelers on a leg that is currently lacking in transportation assets. It also makes practical sense to keep the Malaspina in operation so it will be available as a backup vessel during service disruptions. This will be especially important as we incorporate the Kennicott into the system. According to the April 1995 McDowell Group report titled "Economic Benefits of the Alaska Marine Highway System," visitors arriving via the marine highway annually spend $11.4 million in Southcentral Alaska, $7.4 million in Interior and Northern Alaska, and $13.3 million in Southeast Alaska. Maintaining the Malaspina in addition to the Kennicott provides a potential for increasing these economic benefits statewide. The Alaska Municipal League recently urged the state to "fully support the Alaska Marine Highway System through administrative policies and a funding level that allows the operation of a nine vessel fleet beginning in June 1998." This bill allows us to meet that challenge. The Malaspina can continue to provide excellent service to Alaska's residents, businesses, and visitors. If this appropriation is in place by February 15, the state will be able to confirm reservations on the Malaspina for summer travel. I urge your favorable and swift consideration of this bill so we can help Alaskans and visitors plan their journeys. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2223 Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Jane Reed Representative(s) Porter Senator(s) Donley, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Lincoln, Leman, Green, Parnell, Mackie Honoring - Juneau Douglas High School Crimson Bears, 1997 Womens Swim and Dive Team Representative(s) Hudson, Elton Senator(s) Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Wilken, Green, Parnell, Mackie Honoring - Juneau Douglas High School 1997 Volleyball Team Representative(s) Hudson, Elton Senator(s) Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Wilken, Green, Parnell, Mackie In Memoriam - John Kevin Lamm Representative(s) Brice Senator(s) Wilken, Taylor, Miller, Sharp, Kelly, Lincoln, Torgerson, Leman, Duncan, Green, Pearce, Parnell, Hoffman, Mackie, Adams, Ellis, Halford, R. Phillips, Ward In Memoriam - Thomas A. Tommie Thompson Representative(s) Grussendorf Senator(s) Taylor, Kelly, Duncan, Lincoln, Leman, Wilken, Green, Parnell, Mackie In Memoriam - Winton Weyapuk, Sr. Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Adams, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Lincoln, Leman, Wilken, Green, Parnell, Hoffman, Mackie In Memoriam - Chester Chet R. Mattson Representative(s) Hudson, Elton Senator(s) Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Wilken, Green, Parnell, Mackie 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2224 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. Unfinished Business SB 197 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 197 An Act relating to health care services provided by, and practices of, a health maintenance organization; and prohibiting health maintenance organizations from limiting free speech of health care providers. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Parnell moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on January 23 and 24, January 29 and 30, and February 7. Without objection, Senator Parnell was excused. Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that she be excused from a call of the Senate on January 23. Without objection, Senator Lincoln was excused. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that yesterdays prayer be spread in the journal. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our God and Heavenly Father, we come into Your presence grateful that You do not tire of us coming to You to seek Your help. Your promise of forgiveness, comfort and help is always available for those who seek it. Thank You. We ask for strength to pursue honesty, integrity and downright goodness. Teach us to be genuine and thorough yet leaving room to be taught the true qualities of greatness and how to live effective lives. Teach us how we can transform difficulties into opportunities and how to learn valuable lessons from the mistakes that are made by us or by others. 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2225 We realize that no person is an island. What we choose to do will affect the people around us as well as the generations to come. We want to choose wisely. Grant us the grace and strength to be good examples and models for those who watch us - especially our children and young people. Help us to be consistent in word and deed. Show us how we can cut a clear path and walk a straight line so that those who follow us will not lose their way. In the name of Christ our Lord. Amen. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 20, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:21 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate January 1998 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2226 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. SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 JAN 20 TUESDAY 10:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- + SB 110LICENSING OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS SB 157CHILDRENS TRUST LICENSE PLATES JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM PETROLEUM FORECAST-CHUCK LOGSDON, DEPT OF REVENUE, AND ANN LOUISE HITTLE OF CAMBRIDGE ENERGY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES JAN 22 THURSDAY 9:00 AM POLICIES AND PRIORITIES-CRAIG HOLT, CONSULTANT JAN 23 FRIDAY 8:45 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- STATE EMPLOYMENT REPORT-CHRIS MILLER AND JOHN BOUCHER, DEPT. OF LABOR CBR FUND PERFORMANCE-ROSS KINNEY, DEPT. OF REVENUE RIP UPDATE-ANNALEE MCCONNELL, OMB COLLECTIVE BARGAINING REVIEW-MARK BOYER, DEPT. OF ADMINISTRATION SB 36PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING SB 142REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ATTENDANCE AREAS SB 193ADMINISTRATIVE SPENDING LIMIT FOR SCHOOLS SB 146PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS <PENDING REFERRAL> <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2227 FINANCE CONTINUED JAN 26 MONDAY 9:00 AM HB 265REPORTS & RECORDS OF & TO STATE AGENCIES SB 221NEGATIVELY AMORTING LOANS SB 220APPROP: AK PERMANENT FUND CORP. <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> JAN 27 TUESDAY 9:00 AM OMB OVERVIEW SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET SB 230APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM JAN 28 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM OMB OVERVIEW SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 16 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + HB 189RESTRICT TOBACCO SALES SB 197REGULATING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGS. JAN 19 MONDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 146PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS JAN 23 FRIDAY 9:00 AM HB 170SERVICE ANIMALS FOR PHYS/MENT. CHALLENGED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 19 MONDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 219OFFICE OF VICTIMS ADVOCACY SB 234BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF AK BAR ASSN JAN 23 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2228 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 JAN 20 TUESDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 22 THURSDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 19 MONDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> JAN 23 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 0:00 AM UPON ADJOURNMENT SB 159NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 20 TUESDAY 3:30 PM + SB 222NAMING ATWOOD BLDG IN ANCHORAGE SB 214PEACE OFFICERS/ CONCEALED WEAPONS SB 209TASK FORCE ON PRIVATIZATION JAN 22 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 223SENIOR HOUSING SB 76STATE LONG-TERM PLANNING 1998-01-16 Senate Journal Page 2229 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS SENATE FINANCE 532 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM PROPOSAL FOR REUSE OF FORT GREELY BASE REUSE PROCESS KNOWLES ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT SENATE FINANCE 532 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SPECIAL AUDIT REQUESTS, PRELIMINARY AUDITS, RELEASE OF AUDITS, APPOINTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR