Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-02-16 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0403 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 16, 2001 Fortieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:16 a.m. The roll showed fifteen members present. Senators Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Green were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Larry Rorem of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. In deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I invite you into a time of prayer and reflection. Let us Pray. God of wisdom and compassion, we give thanks for the decision making abilities you have given us. We live with the ever present paradox of the need for change as well as the need for other things to remain the same. Guide these leaders of our state in their personal, community and statewide roles to make decisions that reflect Your will for what needs to be new and different, as well as that which should remain the same. As we turn to You in prayer, we often pray for the energy to change our state. At other times we ask for the grace to change all those that we come in contact with. Help us see the need to pray for the grace to change ourselves. 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0404 With Your help, Oh Lord, may we be strengthened in our decision making ability. As we sort through the ever present realities of what is new and what remains the same, may we experience the gift of Your presence. In Your Holy Name, Amen. Senator Wilken led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the thirty-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Communications Disclosure letters received in accordance with AS 24.60 will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 2 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 3. Standing Committee Reports SB 38 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 38 "An Act relating to a new optional group of persons eligible for medical assistance who require treatment for breast or cervical cancer; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Austerman, Leman, Torgerson, Davis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0405 SB 21 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 21 "An Act increasing the maximum civil fine that may be imposed by the State Medical Board as a disciplinary sanction." Signing to calendar: Senator Pearce, Chair, Senator Phillips. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. The bill is on today's calendar. SJR 10 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the operational readiness and recapitalization requirements of the United States Coast Guard. Signing to calendar: Senator Pearce, Chair, Senators Therriault, Phillips. The resolution is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 95 SENATE BILL NO. 95 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making an appropriation for a grant to Arctic Power to promote the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas exploration and development; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 96 SENATE BILL NO. 96 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the issuance of certificates of participation to finance demolition of all or part of the existing facility known as the Alaska Psychiatric Institute and construction of a new facility to be 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0406 known as the Alaska Psychiatric Institute; giving notice of and approving the entry into, and the issuance of certificates of participation in, a lease- purchase agreement for demolition of all or part of the existing facility known as the Alaska Psychiatric Institute and construction of a new facility to be known as the Alaska Psychiatric Institute; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Governor's transmittal letter dated February 15: Dear President Halford: The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is Alaska's only public psychiatric hospital. API provides services for persons who cannot be safely served in either community-based mental health centers or community hospitals. The current API facility dates from the early 60's, is permeated with asbestos, and must be replaced. I am transmitting this bill to finance capital construction for a replacement facility for the API. The majority of patients at API have been involuntarily committed to treatment and come from all regions of the state. API is the ultimate "safety net" for persons who are mentally ill or otherwise suffer from mental disorders. In addition, API treats patients arrested and subsequently court-ordered to the facility for a variety of needs, including evaluations for competency to stand trial, treatment following a finding of incompetency, and persons previously found not guilty by reason of insanity. The bill identifies funding sources for the $58,750,000 necessary for the construction of the replacement facility. There is presently $19,200,000 available from prior appropriations for this purpose that can be used for the project. In addition, the Legislature appropriated 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0407 $3,000,000 in Mental Health Trust Authority Authorized Receipts for the project. A lease-purchase agreement would be security for the remaining $36,550,000, which the state would raise through the state bond committee's issuance of certificates of participation. The significant contribution of state money up front in the project will have the practical effect of lowering the lease payments because there will be additional security provided to the purchasers of the certificates of participation. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 97 SENATE BILL NO. 97 BY SENATOR WARD, entitled: "An Act relating to fees for probation and parole." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 98 SENATE BILL NO. 98 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to standards for forest resources and practices; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources Governor's transmittal letter dated February 15: 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0408 Dear President Halford: Alaska is recognized as a world leader in protecting the habitat and spawning capacity of anadromous and resident fish in our streams and rivers. Our Forest Resources and Practices Act establishes high standards of protection while promoting timber development. Two years ago, the Legislature amended Alaska's Forest Resources and Practices Act (FRPA) as it applies to the Southeast region of our state. That legislation reflected consensus between the timber and fishing industries and state land management agencies. This bill I transmit today continues to improve the FRPA and its ability to protect fish habitat and water quality in a manner that supports both the timber and fishing industries. This current phase of the FRPA revision addresses management standards in interior Alaska (Region III) and, once again, represents a consensus of interested constituents. This bill is the result of hard work by many people over the last two years. It is founded on the best science available, including an extensive review of existing research, and recommendations of an interdisciplinary science and technical committee. The committee included experienced field staff from the state resource agencies, and University of Alaska, private, and federal scientists. Their recommendations were passed on to a group that included representatives of the timber and fishing industries, Native corporations, and environmental groups. Together, they crafted language to implement the scientists' recommendations in a practical manner that will work in the field. Finally, the Board of Forestry unanimously endorsed this legislation. The result of this public effort is an amended FRPA that has support from a broad array of interest groups. The current interim standards for Region III were adopted in 1990. Under these standards, harvesting can occur up to the bank of anadromous waters on both public and private land under certain conditions. Under this bill, all anadromous and high-value resident fish waters are classified and riparian standards are established for each water body type. The requirements are tailored to the characteristics and fish habitat needs of each stream type. On most anadromous and high-value resident fish waters, a no-harvest buffer 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0409 will be required. However, along glacial rivers where some of the most valuable timber occurs, the standards allow harvest of up to half the large white spruce in the landward half of the buffer. This lets landowners capture some of the economic value within the riparian areas while keeping enough large trees to provide appropriate habitat for fish and wildlife. This bill has substantive changes only for riparian management standards in Region III. Other revisions are technical in nature, such as changes to the statewide nomenclature for waterbody classes to prevent confusion between waterbody types in different regions. The bill also moves definitions of regional boundaries from the regulations to the Act, and makes a minor change to the regional boundary on the Kenai Peninsula to better match the difference between forest types. Most forest land in the affected area is in federal ownership, so the change will have little impact on private landowners. This bill helps ensure that the FRPA continues to be certified for compliance with federal Clean Water Act and coastal zone management requirements. This means that the Act keeps providing "one-stop shopping" for the timber industry with respect to state, federal and coastal management standards. I look forward to working with you on the passage and implementation of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 21 SENATE BILL NO. 21 "An Act increasing the maximum civil fine that may be imposed by the State Medical Board as a disciplinary sanction" was read the second time. 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0410 Senator Leman 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. 21 was read the third time. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee Letter of Intent offered on page 353 be adopted as a Senate Letter of Intent. Without objection, the Senate Letter of Intent was adopted. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 21 "An Act increasing the maximum civil fine that may be imposed by the State Medical Board as a disciplinary sanction" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 21 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Elton, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Green and so, SENATE BILL NO. 21 passed the Senate with a Senate Letter of Intent and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 10 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the operational readiness and recapitalization requirements of the United States Coast Guard, was read the second time. Senators Lincoln, Ward moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0411 Senator Leman 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. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the operational readiness and recapitalization requirements of the United States Coast Guard, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 10 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Elton, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Green and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Gilbert and Bernice Mort Senator(s) Green, Halford, Ward, Pearce, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Wilken, Leman, Hoffman Representative(s) Kohring Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0412 Special Order of Business Honoring - United States Senator Frank Murkowski, 20 Years of Public Service to Alaska Representative(s) Porter, Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, Kerttula, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams Senator(s) Halford, Pearce, Ward, Kelly, Austerman, Taylor, Elton, Torgerson, Davis, Lincoln, Green, Leman, Cowdery, Therriault, Phillips, Donley, Ellis, Olson, Hoffman, Wilken Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 2 Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 2 "An Act relating to reimbursement of municipal bonds for school construction; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 9 and 12. Without objection, Senator Phillips was excused. SB 90 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 90 "An Act establishing the Office of Citizenship Assistance; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Reconsideration of Senate Resolutions SJR 7 Senator Taylor requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) be taken up. The resolution was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0413 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) Supporting reinstatement of the United States Department of the Interior directive exempting the United States Bureau of Land Management in Alaska from the mandatory wilderness review process, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 7(RES) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 14 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Elton Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Green and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 21 SENATE BILL NO. 21 "An Act increasing the maximum civil fine that may be imposed by the State Medical Board as a disciplinary sanction" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration with a Senate Letter of Intent. SJR 7 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) Supporting reinstatement of the United States Department of the Interior directive exempting the United States Bureau of Land Management in Alaska from the mandatory wilderness review process, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0414 SJR 10 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the operational readiness and recapitalization requirements of the United States Coast Guard, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 20, 2001. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:35 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate February 2001 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0415 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 COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Feb 16 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 19 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 21 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 23 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 20 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 95 APPROP: GRANT TO ARCTIC POWER FOR ANWR Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:00 PM -- Time Change -- = SB 73 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS/AMEND APPROP. = SB 74 FAST TRACK SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Overview:Governor's Supplemental Budget, Annalee McConnell, OMB Director Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0416 FINANCE (continued) Feb 21 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 29 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S CAPITAL BUDGET Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 29 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S CAPITAL BUDGET Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 23 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 72 TAKE A CHILD HUNTING SEASON SB 65 PAY EQUITY FOR STATE EMPLOYEES SB 84 PUBLIC UTILITY JOINT ACTION AGENCIES <Pending Referral> SB 64 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FOR CERTAIN WWII VETS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 19 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HS Graduation Qualifying Exam Hearing: Dept of EED: HSGQE Scores + Discussion on Senate Bill: HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION QUALIFYING EXAM <Pending Introduction and Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:30 AM + -- Time Change -- HS Graduation Qualifying Exam Hearing: Testimony from School Administrators, Teachers and Special Education Directors Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0417 JUDICIARY Feb 16 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 19 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 21 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 84 PUBLIC UTILITY JOINT ACTION AGENCIES + SB 81 NONADEMPTION OF TRANSFERS IN TRUSTS += SB 37 PHYSICIAN NEGOTIATIONS WITH HEALTH INSURE Feb 23 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 20 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 66 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Feb 22 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Dept of Labor and Workforce Development Worker's Compensation Audit Report Review Feb 27 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Joint w/(H) Confirmation Hearings: Kathleen B. Schreiber, Eagle River Linda C. Thomas, Juneau Daphne E. Brown, Anchorage Patrick H. Kalen, Fairbanks Dr. Robert E. Miller, Anchorage Darae Crews, Anchorage Sheryl L. Sutton, Juneau Larry Allen Ungerecht, Anchorage Richard D. Brickley, Fairbanks Aaron T. Isaacs, Klawock Anthony (Tony) J. Joslyn, Anchor Point Jeffrey L. Thompson, Anchorage The Honorable Cliff Davidson, Kodiak Carla L. Meek, Juneau 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0418 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Feb 27 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM (continued) James A. Hage, Fairbanks Stephen F. Turner, Anchorage Clarence Bolden, Anchorage Gail Dossman, Anchorage Lottie M. Michael, Anchorage James S. Strandberg, Anchorage Col William (Bill) McDonald, Fairbanks John A. Abshire, Wasilla Valerie K. Baffone, Anchorage Richard H. Behrends, Juneau John Giuchici, Fairbanks Stephen T. Hagedorn, Anchorage Andrew (Bear) J. Piekarski, Eagle River Marc D. Stemp, Bethel Robin E. Ward, Anchorage Mar 01 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Confirmation Hearings Vince Coan, Wasilla Ronald L. Otte, Anchorage ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 16 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 19 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Comparison of Northern vs Southern Gas Pipeline Route: Foothills Pipelines Ltd Feb 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 77 NET PROFIT SHARE UNDER/OVERPAYMENTS + HJR 7 ENDORSING ANWR LEASING Feb 23 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0419 RULES Feb 16 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 10:45 AM SJR 10 US COAST GUARD FUNDING SB 21 FINES BY THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD SB 80 APPROP: SPECIAL OLYMPICS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 20 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HCR 5 UNIFORM RULES 20(A), 37, AND 49(A)(4) SCR 4 ALASKA TARTAN DAY SB 82 2001 REVISOR'S BILL SB 93 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES TEAM ALASKA TRUST Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 92 REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE PF BOARD Senate Bill: CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND LEGISLATIVE ETHICS <Pending Introduction and Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 20 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 79 FRED ZHAROFF MEMORIAL BRIDGE HB 79 EAGLE RIVER VETERANS' MEMORIAL HIGHWAY SB 59 FEDERAL FUNDS TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR ROADS SB 88 METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS Feb 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 23 Friday Anchorage LIO Conf Rm 1:30 PM + -- Time and Location Change -- Presentation: Alaska's Future Transportation Needs ---------------------------------------- 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0420 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Feb 22 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM Follow-up on Dept Overview ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 20 Tuesday Terry Miller 104 8:00 AM Student Enrollment Review Statewide Correspondence Study Programs Feb 22 Thursday Terry Miller 104 8:00 AM Continuation of Child Care Issues Feb 27 Tuesday House Finance 519 3:30 PM Joint w/(H) Pupil Transportation Review ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Feb 20 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM Dept Overview: Commissioner's Office, Admin Services, Boards, Facilities Feb 22 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM Div of Sport Fish, Div of Subsistence, Div of Wildlife Conservation ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 22 Thursday Beltz 211 3:45 PM Employment Security Division ---------------------------------------- 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0421 REVENUE Feb 22 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM Missions and Measures Revenue Supplemental Requests ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Feb 20 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 2:45 PM + Review of Past and Proposed Regulations Regulatory and Jurisdictional Concerns/ State vs Federal Govts: Ron Somerville Proposed Regulation Review Bill ---------------------------------------- ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Feb 22 Thursday House Finance 519 3:30 PM Alaska's Space Mission and Military Force Projection: Adjutant General Phil Oates, Military & Veterans Affairs Commissioner ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS ANCHORAGE CAUCUS Feb 17 Saturday Loussac Library 9:00 AM Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Assembly, Anchorage School District, UAA, 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, API Forum, Public Testimony ---------------------------------------- 2001-02-16 Senate Journal Page 0422 CHILDREN'S CAUCUS Feb 23 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM (following Joint Session) + Children's Advocacy Center ---------------------------------------- FISHERIES CAUCUS Feb 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Ecosystem Changes Fisheries Implications ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Feb 21 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski's Annual Message Feb 23 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Chief Justice Dana Fabe's State of the Judiciary Message