Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-02-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0283 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thirty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:13 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Taylor was excused from a call of the Senate. 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, we thank You today for the privilege of living in a country where freedom is still honored and pursued. We pray for our President and his Cabinet, for our Governor and his Cabinet, for members of the Senate and the House. There are issues of grave importance before them all. Grant them wisdom to acknowledge that the authority and power they have is not their own to use as they wish. Give them understanding to realize that it is authority and power entrusted to them for a season by a sovereign God who desires it be used to do His will, and that they will be held accountable. We, therefore, pray that the duties will be discharged in a humble and proper manner. May we all seek Your face so as to determine Your will in matters pertaining to our nation and our state. Grant insight for difficult situations, vision for the future and a seeking after truth in all affairs. Forgive us where we have pursued our sinful ways instead of Your paths of righteousness. Amen. 283 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0284 Senator Wilken led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the thirtieth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated February 17 was read, stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Twenty-first Alaska Legislature at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 6 for the purpose of hearing United States Senator Ted Stevens annual message. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Status of Brown Bears and Other Natural Resources in the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary and Refuge, Annual Report from Commissioner Frank Rue, Department of Fish and Game in accordance with AS 16.20.041 and AS 16.20.162(f) The Status of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action in Alaska State Government, 1998 Annual Report from Office of the Governor in accordance with AS 44.19.451(a)(12) 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0285 Standing Committee Reports SJR 2 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the rights of prisoners under the criminal administration section, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.2(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Torgerson, Parnell, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Green, Pete Kelly, Donley, Wilken, Leman. Signing do not pass: Senator Adams. Previous fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 51 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 51 An Act relating to barbers, hairdressers, manicurists, and cosmetologists; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 51(L&C) An Act relating to barbers, hairdressers, manicurists, and cosmetologists; providing that the only qualification necessary for licensure as a manicurist, other than payment of fees, is completion of a class that is 12 hours in duration, addresses relevant health, safety, and hygiene concerns, and is offered through a school approved by the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Donley, Hoffman. Signing do pass: Senator Tim Kelly. 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0286 SB 51 Fiscal notes for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 64 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 64 An Act relating to commercial vehicle registration fees and taxes; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(TRA) Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Miller, Pearce, Halford. Zero fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Administration. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 77 SENATE BILL NO. 77 BY SENATOR PETE KELLY, entitled: An Act relating to civil actions by municipalities and certain public corporations and prohibiting certain civil actions by them against firearms or ammunition manufacturers and dealers. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0287 SB 78 SENATE BILL NO. 78 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 79 SENATE BILL NO. 79 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act relating to the management and protection of state land legislatively designated for public use under AS 41.23, and state land designated by the commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources for special management; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. Fiscal note published today from Department of Natural Resources. Governors transmittal letter dated February 18: Dear President Pearce: In the interest of public health and safety, the state of Alaska should make every effort to enforce our laws governing conduct on state land and water. Existing statute authorizes certain state employees to enforce these laws in state parks and some recreational facilities. However, it does not extend that enforcement capability to legislatively designated public use areas, other recreation areas, or 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0288 SB 79 special use areas. This bill I transmit today extends enforcement authority to these other highly valued and used lands by authorizing certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources to issue citations for violations. Perhaps the biggest problem this bill tries to address is the removal of abandoned equipment, property, and junk on state land. Without any enforcement authority, the department currently is limited to asking violators to remove their junk, usually with no response. The department would resort to issuing citations when other non-punitive attempts to halt the illegal activity have failed. Penalties for conviction of a special area violation would range from $1,000 to $5,000 and could include the forfeiture of natural resources and profits acquired as a result of the violation. However, the bill authorizes the Alaska Supreme Court to identify offenses that could be paid without a court appearance and to set a bail schedule for these cases. It is likely these fines for incidents such as littering, unauthorized occupancy, or blocking public access to trails, airstrips, and river channels, would mirror fines for these offenses on park lands and range from $25 to $200. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure that will enhance the use of our public lands. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 80 SENATE BILL NO. 80 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0289 SB 80 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 tribal family assistance programs; 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. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Health and Social Services. Governors transmittal letter dated February 18: Dear President Pearce: The bill I transmit today continues Alaska's efforts to implement effective and responsible welfare reform, particularly in rural areas. This bill builds on the provision in federal welfare reform law that allows regional non-profit Native corporations to develop and implement independent welfare programs promoting local responsibility for program success by tying program assistance to local economic and social conditions. Under this bill, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will be able to award grants to regional Native organizations operating tribal family assistance plans that differ from the Alaska Temporary Assistance Program plan because they are designed to meet regional circumstances. The federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 provided that specifically named Alaska Native organizations could propose to operate tribal temporary assistance plans, independent of the state plan, to serve the Alaska Native and Indian populations within a specific geographical region. A state- and federally-approved tribal family assistance plan will receive, directly from the federal government, a portion of Alaska's allocation of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0290 SB 80 grant money. The federal money, however, is only about half of the money that has historically been appropriated to serve this population. This bill establishes clear statutory standards under which the state would provide grants to Alaska Native organizations with federally-approved tribal plans that differ from the state's plan. As of October 1, 1998, Tanana Chief's Conference, Inc. (TCC) received approval from the federal government to operate its own tribal temporary assistance program for needy families. The DHSS developed a plan with TCC to serve tribal program recipients. Under current state law, however, the program must be identical to the state's temporary assistance program. As a consequence, the state loses the opportunity to shape regional programs to meet regional conditions. This bill will make it possible for regional programs to be designed to specifically address local circumstances. Regional tribal plans are expected to be custom designed to meet the economic conditions and needs of the region. This bill also would allow the DHSS to adopt a regional plan for non-tribal members if such a plan appears more suitable to address regional conditions. Therefore, program standards under a regional plan could differ from some otherwise generally applicable standards of the state's plan, but would always contain specifically identified program elements. This bill will contribute to making our public assistance programs more effective by considering regional conditions in plan developments. I urge your support of this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 81 SENATE BILL NO. 81 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0291 SB 81 An Act relating to sexual assault and the definitions of sexual contact, sexual penetration, and legal guardian in AS 11. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Administration, Department of Corrections, Department of Law, Department of Public Safety. Governors transmittal letter dated February 18: Dear President Pearce: I am transmitting today a bill making it a crime for a person employed in a correctional facility or other placement for prisoners to engage in sexual conduct with a prisoner. The bill also makes it a crime for a legal guardian of a person 18 or 19 years of age, who is in the custody of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), to engage in sexual conduct with that person. Alaska law currently prohibits persons in specific authoritative positions from engaging in sexual conduct with other persons subject to that authority. For example, employees who work in licensed care facilities are prohibited from engaging in sexual conduct with clients who are mentally incapable, incapacitated, or unaware a sexual act is being committed. The criminalization of this conduct is premised on the offender's abuse of authority over others. Those employed in correctional facilities or other placements designated by the commissioner of the Department of Corrections (DOC), and those who are a legal guardian of an 18- or 19-year old in the custody of the DHSS, have a similar position of authority over persons committed to the state's custody, and should not abuse their position by engaging in sexual conduct with the persons subject to that authority. 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0292 SB 81 The bill provides that it is a class C felony for these persons in authority to engage in sexual penetration, and a class A misdemeanor to engage in sexual contact with a person subject to that authority. A defendant convicted of either offense would be required to register as a sex offender. The bill does not address conduct involving juveniles under the age of 18 who are committed to the legal custody of the DHSS, because that conduct is already illegal under Alaska law. I urge your prompt and favorable consideration of this proposal. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 82 SENATE BILL NO. 82 BY SENATOR WILKEN, entitled: An Act requiring that the cost of contraceptives and related health care services be included in health insurance coverage. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 83 SENATE BILL NO. 83 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act making and amending capital, supplemental, and other appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; ratifying certain expenditures; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governors transmittal letter dated February 17: 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0293 SB 83 Dear President Pearce: In recognition of oil revenues being substantially lower than projected when the FY99 budget was passed last May, my Administration has worked hard to cut the supplemental request as much as possible. Although last spring's budget plan included a $16.5 million "place holder" for supplementals, the expenditures for fires, flood and fisheries disasters alone exceed that amount by more than $3 million. Other critical supplementals have been brought down to $901,700 by identifying cuts to offset short-funded areas and by requiring agencies to absorb many other unexpected cost increases. The $6.3 million in belt-tightening I announced two weeks ago for hiring, travel and purchasing can cover both this $901,700 and $5.3 million needed for Corrections to comply with court orders in the Cleary settlement. While this supplemental is $5 million more than the place holder in the budget plan it represents a concerted effort by state agencies to offset the financial impact of disasters, known short-funding, and unanticipated expenditures for FY99. Further budget reductions will be part of the work still ahead of us on the FY2000 budget. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 3 SENATE BILL NO. 3 An Act relating to the crimes of murder, solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide; relating to homicides of children; and relating to the crime of interference with custody of a child or incompetent person was read the second time. 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0294 SB 3 Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 269. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 3(RLS) An Act relating to the crimes of murder, solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide; relating to homicides of children; relating to registration as a sex offender or child kidnapper; relating to the crime of interference with custody of a child or incompetent person; and providing for an effective date was adopted and read the second time. Senator Mackie 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. 3(RLS) was read the third time. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that President Pearce be shown as a cosponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senators Lincoln, Pete Kelly, Tim Kelly, Ward, Miller, Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 3(RLS) An Act relating to the crimes of murder, solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide; relating to homicides of children; relating to registration as a sex offender or child kidnapper; relating to the crime of interference with custody of a child or incompetent person; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 3(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0295 SB 3 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Taylor and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 3(RLS) passed the Senate. Senator Mackie 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. Citations Honoring - Major General Jake Lestenkof Representative(s) Masek Senator(s) Pearce, Phillips, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Wilken, Hoffman, Lincoln, Elton, Leman, Green, Halford, Miller, Mackie, Pete Kelly, Ward Honoring - Allen Alexander Lowrance Representative(s) Grussendorf Senator(s) Taylor, Tim Kelly, Wilken, Hoffman, Lincoln, Elton, Leman, Green, Mackie, Pete Kelly, Ward Senator Mackie 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 Senator Ward moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, on February 19 and March 5. Without objection, Senator Ward was excused. 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0296 Senator Adams moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, on February 26. Without objection, Senator Adams was excused. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to withdraw his previous motion to be excused from a call of the Senate from February 19 through February 21. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from February 26 through plane time, February 28. Without objection, Senator Mackie was excused. SCR 5 Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Rules Committee referral be waived on SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Authorizing a recess by the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of more than three days. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Authorizing a recess by the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of more than three days, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0297 SCR 5 SCR 5 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Taylor and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SCR 5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Authorizing a recess by the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of more than three days, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 3 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 3(RLS) An Act relating to the crimes of murder, solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide; relating to homicides of children; relating to registration as a sex offender or child kidnapper; relating to the crime of interference with custody of a child or incompetent person; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0298 Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:15 a.m., February 19, 1999. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:36 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1999 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0299 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 = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 18 Thursday 09:00 AM SJR 2CONST. AM: PRISONER'S RIGHTS SB 36YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Feb 19 Friday 09:15 AM JOINT W/(H) FINANCE STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESENTATION UA PRESIDENT MARK HAMILTON Feb 22 Monday 09:00 AM SB 83SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS SB 72CONSTIT BUD RES. FUND APPROP Feb 22 Monday 12:00 PM FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON = SB 44APPROPRIATIONS FOR Y2K FIX Feb 23 Tuesday 09:00 AM SB 421999 REVISOR'S BILL SB 55JOINT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Feb 24 Wednesday 09:00 AM = SB 83SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS = SB 72CONSTIT BUD RES. FUND APPROP = SB 44APPROPRIATIONS FOR Y2K FIX <PENDING REFERRAL FROM SUBCOMMITTEE> HB 64APPROPRIATIONS FOR Y2K FIX <PENDING REFERRAL> 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0300 FINANCE Feb 25 Thursday 09:00 AM OVERVIEW: AK AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT CORP SB 7INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA SB 33TASK FORCE ON PRIVATIZATION Feb 26 Friday 09:00 AM = SB 30OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FRONT SECTION = SB 83SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL APPROPS = SB 72CONSTIT BUD RES. FUND APPROP = SB 44APPROPRIATIONS FOR Y2K FIX <PENDING REFERRAL FROM SUBCOMMITTEE> = HB 64APPROPRIATIONS FOR Y2K FIX <PENDING REFERRAL> ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Feb 22 Monday 01:30 PM ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS REPORT: IMPACT OF THE NEW FOUNDATION FORMULA, CARL ROSE, EXEC DIRECTOR SB 27ACCESS TO DRIVING/SCHOOL RECORDS OF CHILD Feb 24 Wednesday 01:30 PM SB 48STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 Feb 19 Friday 01:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Feb 22 Monday 01:30 PM = SB 24REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Feb 24 Wednesday 01:30 PM = SB 5MISPRISION OF FELONY = SJR 6DESTROY BRADY BILL RECORDS SB 69ADVISORY VOTE ON ELECTED AG BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0301 JUDICIARY Feb 26 Friday 01:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 Feb 18 Thursday 01:30 PM + SB 47ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION + SB 50BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Feb 23 Tuesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Feb 25 Thursday 01:30 PM += SB 29REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICIAN'S LICENSE += SB 54MUNICIPAL TAXES ON DETERIORATED PROPERTY ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Feb 19 Friday 03:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Feb 22 Monday 03:00 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Feb 24 Wednesday 03:00 PM + SB 74SAME DAY AIRBORNE HUNTING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Feb 26 Friday 03:00 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 Feb 18 Thursday 03:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- Feb 23 Tuesday 03:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0302 STATE AFFAIRS Feb 25 Thursday 03:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Feb 18 Thursday 01:30 PM JOINT W/(H) TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE AIRLINE PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGES Feb 23 Tuesday 01:30 PM JOINT W/(H) TRANSPORTATION DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION OVERVIEW OF SOUTHEAST ALASKA Feb 25 Thursday 01:30 PM CONTINUATION OF DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION REVIEW OF SE ALASKA AND FERRY SYSTEMS FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 23 Tuesday 01:00 PM DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Feb 18 Thursday 04:30 PM + JOINT W/(H) DCED SUBCOMMITTEE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Feb 24 Wednesday 08:00 AM JOINT W/(H) DCED SUBCOMMITTEE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW CONTINUATION ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 22 Monday 03:30 PM DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0303 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION BELTZ ROOM 211 Feb 24 Wednesday 03:30 PM REVISED MISSION STATEMENTS: DEPARTMENT (BASED ON 2/16 MEETING), SPILL PREVENTION RESPONSE (BASED ON 2/16 MEETING), STATE- WIDE PUBLIC SERVICE (BASED ON 2/16 MEETING) OVERVIEWS: COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, DEC FUNDS (7 SOURCES) FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 Feb 25 Thursday 04:30 PM OVERVIEWS: AIR & WATER QUALITY (MISSION STATEMENT AND FUND SOURCES); ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (MISSION STATEMENT AND FUND SOURCES) BELTZ ROOM 211 Mar 03 Wednesday 03:30 PM OVERVIEW: FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION (MISSION STATEMENT); MEASURES: COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICE, ADMIN SVCS ---------------------------------------- LABOR CAPITOL ROOM 124 Feb 19 Friday 08:00 AM JOINT W/(H) LABOR SUBCOMMITTEE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Feb 26 Friday 08:00 AM JOINT W/(H) LABOR SUBCOMMITTEE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW CONTINUED Mar 05 Friday 08:00 AM JOINT W/(H) LABOR SUBCOMMITTEE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW CONTINUED ---------------------------------------- LAW FAHRENKAMP ROOM 211 Feb 22 Monday 04:30 PM DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW 1999-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0304 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 25 Thursday 04:00 PM ---------------------------------------- REVENUE BELTZ ROOM 211 Feb 22 Monday 04:00 PM DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND MISSION STATEMENTS FOR COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, ADMIN SERVICE, ABC BOARD, PF DIVISION, TREASURY, PENSION INVESTMENT BOARD ---------------------------------------- CAPITAL BUDGET FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 24 Wednesday 03:30 PM OVERVIEW: DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION OTHER MEETINGS ANCHORAGE CAUCUS SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 24 Wednesday 12:00 PM IF FLOOR SESSIONS LAST PAST 12:15 PM MEETING TIME WILL CHANGE TO 5:00 PM ---------------------------------------- CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 Feb 23 Tuesday 12:00 PM FAMILIES FIRST PARTNERSHIP ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER Feb 19 Friday 10:30 AM HONORABLE FRANK MURKOWSKI, U.S. SENATOR SENATE WILL CONVENE AT 10:15 A.M.