Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-04-26 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1273 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 26, 2001 One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 12:05 p.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senators Davis, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Taylor, Therriault were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Dr. Paul Beran of the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Senator Ellis led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senators Therriault, Hoffman was noted. Messages from the House Message dated April 25 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 135 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1274 "An Act relating to municipal fees for certain police protection services and to a tenant's activities that result in the imposition of those fees." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 196 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 196(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing a right of action for a legal separation; requiring a report about legal separations; and amending Rule 42(a), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 212 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 212(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act requiring a subcontractor to obtain workers' compensation insurance covering the subcontractor and the subcontractor's employees and establishing responsibility of a contractor for obtaining workers' compensation coverage for the subcontractor and the subcontractor's employees if the subcontractor fails to obtain workers' compensation coverage; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce, State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 236 HOUSE BILL NO. 236 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1275 "An Act relating to the contracting and financing authority of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the authority to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $76,000,000 to finance the acquisition, design, construction, inventory, and operation of natural gas, propane air, or manufactured gas public utility facilities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 121 Message dated April 25 was read, stating the House passed CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(RES) with the following amendment: Page 2, line 3, following "route": Insert ", which would include the origin or terminus," and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(RES) am H "An Act adding, for purposes of the Alaska Right-of-Way Leasing Act, a definition of 'substantial change' as applied to an amended right-of- way lease application; and providing for an effective date" is returned for consideration. Senator Leman moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 121(RES) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendment to CSSB 121(RES)? (effective date) YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Olson, Pearce, Phillips, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Davis, Kelly, Lincoln, Taylor 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1276 and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(RES) am H. Senator Leman 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. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports SB 135 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 135 "An Act relating to mental health information and records; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 135(JUD) "An Act relating to mental health records, communications, and information; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Therriault, Donley. Signing no recommendation: Senators Cowdery, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 142 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 142 "An Act giving notice of and approving a lease-purchase agreement with the City of Seward for the construction of an addition to the Spring Creek Correctional Center for the purpose of providing secure classroom facilities and housing for prisoners committed to the custody of the commissioner of corrections; and setting conditions and limitations on the facility's construction and operation." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1277 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 176 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 176 "An Act relating to distributorships" and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 1259. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Therriault, Cowdery, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 194 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 194(FIN) "An Act relating to fees for commercial fishing licenses and permits; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senators Elton, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Pearce, Lincoln. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 149 The Rules Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to employment incentives for teachers and health care providers, to reemployment of retired teachers, to loans to and loan forgiveness for teachers and health care providers, to awards to teachers, to eligibility for major medical 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1278 insurance coverage for beneficiaries of the teachers' retirement system, and to teacher certificates; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Pearce, Chair, Senators Phillips, Cowdery, Ellis, Therriault. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 152 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 152 "An Act relating to the handling of and interest on contract controversies involving the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities or state agencies to whom the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities delegates the responsibility for handling the controversies." Signing to calendar: Senator Pearce, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Phillips, Therriault. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 184 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 184 "An Act relating to user contributions toward the cost of construction of certain water and sewage facilities." Signing no recommendation: Senator Pearce, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Therriault, Cowdery, Phillips. Signing do not pass: Senator Ellis. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 137 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 137 "An Act relating to records of veterans of the armed forces; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Pearce, Chair, Senators Therriault, Ellis, Phillips, Cowdery. The bill is on today's calendar. 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1279 Special Committee Reports HB 13 April 26, 2001 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considering CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(JUD) and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(RLS) "An Act relating to municipal service areas and providing for voter approval of the formation, alteration, or abolishment of certain service areas" has met and has not reached agreement. The committee requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific point: Page 2, lines 28 and 29, following "area": "Taxes levied within a differential tax zone may only be used for the services provided in that zone." Contingent upon the granting of limited powers of free conference we agree to the following amendment: Page 2, line 29, following "tax zone" Insert "that exceeds the amount that would have otherwise been levied" Signing the report: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Therriault, Olson; Representative Bunde, Chair, Representatives Coghill, Davies. President Halford granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The presence of Senators Davis, Kelly, Lincoln, Taylor was noted. 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1280 HB 13 The following report was received and distributed at 10:56 a.m., April 26, 2001: April 26, 2001 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The CONFERENCE COMMITTEE with limited powers of free conference considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(JUD) "An Act relating to municipal service areas and providing for voter approval of the formation, alteration, or abolishment of certain service areas" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(RLS) and recommends CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13 "An Act relating to municipal service areas and providing for voter approval of the formation, alteration, or abolishment of certain service areas." be adopted. Signing the report: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Therriault, Olson; Representative Bunde, Chair, Representatives Coghill, Davies. Senator Leman moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13. The question being: "Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13 "An Act relating to municipal service areas and providing for voter approval of the formation, alteration, or abolishment of certain service areas?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1281 CCS SSHB 13 Adopt Conference Committee report? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, the report was adopted. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 94 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 94 BY SENATOR TAYLOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the financing of major maintenance of public school facilities; authorizing the commissioner of revenue to sell the right to receive a portion of the anticipated revenue from a certain tobacco litigation settlement to the Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation; relating to the deposit of certain anticipated revenue from a certain tobacco litigation settlement; authorizing the issuance of bonds by the Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation with proceeds to finance public school major maintenance; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1282 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 149 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to employment incentives for teachers and health care providers, to reemployment of retired teachers, to loans to and loan forgiveness for teachers and health care providers, to awards to teachers, to eligibility for major medical insurance coverage for beneficiaries of the teachers' retirement system, and to teacher certificates; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Green, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 1235. Without objection, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(HES) "An Act relating to reemployment of retired teachers, to eligibility for major medical insurance coverage for beneficiaries of the teachers' retirement system, and to teacher certificates; and providing for an effective date" was adopted and read the second time. 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. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(HES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(HES) "An Act relating to reemployment of retired teachers, to eligibility for major medical insurance coverage for beneficiaries of the teachers' retirement system, and to teacher certificates; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1283 CS SSSB 149(HES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(HES) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 152 SENATE BILL NO. 152 "An Act relating to the handling of and interest on contract controversies involving the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities or state agencies to whom the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities delegates the responsibility for handling the controversies" was read the second time. 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. 152 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 152 "An Act relating to the handling of and interest on contract controversies involving the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities or state agencies to whom the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities delegates the responsibility for handling the controversies" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1284 SB 152 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Absent: Ward and so, SENATE BILL NO. 152 passed the Senate. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. SB 184 SENATE BILL NO. 184 "An Act relating to user contributions toward the cost of construction of certain water and sewage facilities" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 184 Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. SENATE BILL NO. 184 will be on the April 27 calendar. 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1285 Second Reading of House Bills HB 137 HOUSE BILL NO. 137 "An Act relating to records of veterans of the armed forces; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 137 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 137 "An Act relating to records of veterans of the armed forces; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 137 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 137 passed the Senate. Senator Leman 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 183 SENATE BILL NO. 183 was read the third time. 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1286 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 183 "An Act relating to public interest litigants and to attorney fees; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 183 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Therriault, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Taylor, Torgerson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 183 passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved the Court Rule changes. The question being: "Shall the Court Rule changes be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 183 Adopt Court Rule changes? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, the Court Rule changes were adopted. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Citations Honoring - Jack E. Brown Senator(s) Ward, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Hoffman, Donley, Lincoln, Austerman, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Halford Representative(s) Chenault 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1287 Honoring - Mr. Paul MacDonald Representative(s) Bunde Senator(s) Ward, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Hoffman, Donley, Lincoln, Austerman, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Halford Honoring - Technical Sergeant David Dominic Apodaca Representative(s) Mulder Senator(s) Phillips, Ward, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Hoffman, Donley, Lincoln, Austerman, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Halford Honoring - Susie Barnett Representative(s) Berkowitz Senator(s) Leman, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Hoffman, Donley, Ellis, Lincoln, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Halford Honoring - Dr. Thomas F. Albert Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Olson, Ward, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Austerman, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Halford Honoring - Martha Foster and Louise Clark, Arctic Survivors Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Olson, Ward, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Austerman, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Halford Honoring - Point Hope Harpooners Boys Basketball Team Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Olson, Ward, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Austerman, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Halford In Memoriam - Margie Georgianna Bolton Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Olson, Ward, Wilken, Elton, Davis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Austerman, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Pearce, Halford Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1288 Unfinished Business SB 187 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(FIN) "An Act relating to absentee and special needs voting" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on April 29. Without objection, Senator Lincoln was excused. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that a letter dated April 26, 2001 to the Senate from United States Senator Frank Murkowski be spread in a Senate Journal Supplement. Without objection, the letter will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 5. President Halford appointed the following member to the Telecommunications Information Council: Senator Olson Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Gracious God our Heavenly Father; this is the day which You have made, help us to rejoice and be glad in it. Quiet our agenda laden minds as we ponder Your goodness and greatness: forgiveness in Jesus Christ for the many times we fall short; beckoning responsibilities that summon our best; unnamed support staff that multiply our energies; and the relationships which we cherish in these very chambers. 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1289 We humbly ask of You, Holy Father, to grant us all that we need: insightful wisdom and courage to separate greed from need; mere words from genuine realities; and diligence of character to lead by life as well as word. Help us to be Your faithful servants this day. In the Name of Him Who came not to be served, but to serve, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 149 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(HES) "An Act relating to reemployment of retired teachers, to eligibility for major medical insurance coverage for beneficiaries of the teachers' retirement system, and to teacher certificates; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 187 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(FIN) "An Act relating to absentee and special needs voting" 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., April 27, 2001. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:08 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate April 2001 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1290 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 + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Apr 27 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 4/25/01 -- + SB 42 FOUNDATION FORMULA INCREASE + SB 175 MUNICIPAL PROTESTS OF GAMING PERMITS + HB 186 911 SURCHARGE ON WIRELESS TELEPHONES ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 115 EXTEND BD. OF STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM + SB 153 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK LOAN FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 29 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S CAPITAL BUDGET Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM = SB 29 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S CAPITAL BUDGET Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1291 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 27 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SJR 28 LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE + HB 76 NEW FACILITIES FOR API + HB 101 CHARTER SCHOOLS += HB 203 APPROP: STUDY OF SCHOOL COST FACTORS += HB 115 EMERGENCY COMMITMENT ORDERS & TREATMENT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 27 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 170 RAILROAD EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND WAGES + SB 177 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED:BAC LEVEL/FINES + SB 66 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS + HB 193 MODIFIED BLANKET PRIMARY ELECTION + HB 172 THERAPEUTIC DRUG AND ALCOHOL COURTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 16 HOME RULE COMMUNITIES + SB 169 HATE CRIMES: AUTOMATIC WAIVER OF MINORS + SB 204 WILDFIRES AND NATURAL DISASTERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 187 VANDALISM OF CEMETERIES & GRAVES + HB 102 THEFT OF PROPELLED VEHICLES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM -- Agenda to be Announced -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1292 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 26 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM -- Meeting Postponed to 1:45 pm -- + HB 113 HEALTH CARE INSURANCE PAYMENTS + HB 121 CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES + HB 186 911 SURCHARGE ON WIRELESS TELEPHONES <Pending Referral> + HB 214 CIVIL ACTION AGAINST MINORS IN BARS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 27 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SCR 10 SALE OF NATURAL GAS TO POWER DATA CENTERS May 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Governor's Confirmations: Board of Fisheries- Russell Nelson, Dr. John White Commissioner DNR- Pat Pourchot ---------------------------------------- RULES Apr 26 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 10:45 AM HB 137 RECORDS OF VETERANS SB 149 TEACHER INCENTIVES SB 152 DOTPF-RELATED CONTRACT CLAIMS SB 184 CONSTRUCTION OF WATER & SEWAGE FACILITIES SB 180 STATE EMPLOYEE PAY DIFFERENTIALS Apr 27 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 10:45 AM HB 72 ASST.ADJUTANT GEN.: MISSILE/SPACE DEFENSE SB 135 MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND RECORDS = HB 150 INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR RENTAL VEHICLES HJR 19 DIGITAL ORTHOIMAGERY AND ELEVATION DATA ---------------------------------------- 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1293 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 26 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HJR 27 WWII ALASKA-USSR LEND-LEASE MONUMENTS SJR 27 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN JUNEAU + SJR 13 CONST. AM: PERMANENT FUND Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Senate Concurrent Resolution: STATE ROADS THRU FEDERAL LANDS <Above Item Removed from Agenda> = SB 130 ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY SB 195 OPERATION OF WHITTIER TUNNEL BY WHITTIER SB 196 EXEMPTION FROM TOLL FOR WHITTIER TUNNEL SB 197 PROHIBIT TOLL FOR WHITTIER TUNNEL HB 127 AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW May 01 Tuesday Capitol 102 2:45 PM + Continued Review: Mariculture Regulations ---------------------------------------- ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Apr 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM Fire Island Logistics Project National Missile Defense System Update ---------------------------------------- 2001-04-26 Senate Journal Page 1294 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ON HB 103 & HB 104 Apr 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 4/25/01 -- = HB 103 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET = HB 104 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Dept of Education & Early Development Dept of Environmental Conservation Dept of Health and Social Services Military and Veterans Affairs (Depts listed alphabetically, not necessarily order of business) ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 26 Thursday House Finance 519 8:30 AM NCSL Dues IT Subcommittee Policy Changes Goldstein Lease Approval ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS FISCAL POLICY CAUCUS Apr 27 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM May 02 Wednesday House Finance 519 8:00 AM Alaskans United ---------------------------------------- MINORITY CAUCUS Apr 27 Friday Governor's Conf Rm 8:30 AM Open Caucus, Joint w/(H) Discussion of SB 38 Medical Assistance:Breast/Cervical Cancer