Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-03-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2443 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 18, 2002 Sixty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11: 25 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Olson, Phillips were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Richard Green of the Glacier Valley Church of God. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31 KJV) Teach us to wait on You so Your strength will uphold us, Your power will enable us, and Your grace will renew and restore us. I pray especially today for Representative Ogan. I pray that Your hand of healing would be extended to him. I pray that You would cover him and his family with Your hand of help today. And we pray with thanksgiving to You. Amen. Senator Therriault led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2444 Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-first through sixty-third legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Messages dated March 13 and 15 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 29 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 208, relating to the labeling of, the advertising of, and the disclosure of certain information about halibut, salmon, halibut products, and salmon products. was read the first time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be held on the Secretary's desk until Unfinished Business. Without objection, it was so ordered. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 286 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 286(RES) am BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2445 "An Act allowing a person to hold two commercial fishing entry permits for a salmon fishery for the purpose of consolidating the fishing fleet for a salmon fishery; relating to salmon fishery associations and to salmon fishery assessments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Judiciary Committees. HB 296 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(CRA) BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to mergers and consolidations of municipalities." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 314 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 314(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to service in the peace corps as an allowable absence from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends and to the period for filing an application for a permanent fund dividend; authorizing the Department of Revenue to issue administrative orders imposing sanctions for certain misrepresentations or other actions concerning eligibility for a permanent fund dividend and providing for administrative appeal of those orders; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2446 HB 374 HOUSE BILL NO. 374 BY REPRESENTATIVES LANCASTER, Dyson, James, Bunde, entitled: "An Act naming the David Douthit Veterans' Memorial Bridge." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Transportation Committees. HB 384 HOUSE BILL NO. 384 BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to submission of civil litigation information; and amending Rules 41(a) and 58, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 511(c) and (e), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rule 503(d), Alaska Rules of Evidence." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 389 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 389(CRA) BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act eliminating the delayed repeal of a provision authorizing an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes on certain types of deteriorated property; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 418 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 418(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2447 "An Act amending the Alaska Corporations Code as it relates to delivery of annual reports, notice of shareholders' meetings, proxy statements, and other information and items to shareholders, to voting, and to proxies, including electronic proxy voting and proxy signing; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 420 HOUSE BILL NO. 420(title am) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act repealing certain sunset provisions relating to the use of water; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Concur Message SB 208 Message dated March 15 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(L&C) am "An Act relating to the labeling of, the advertising of, and the disclosure of certain information about halibut, salmon, halibut products, and salmon products" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(RES) "An Act relating to the labeling of, the advertising of, the identification of, and the disclosure of certain information about halibut, salmon, sablefish, halibut products, salmon products, and sablefish products." (Title change authorized by HCR 29) 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2448 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that consideration of the Concur Message be held to Unfinished Business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports SB 256 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 256 "An Act relating to the certificate of need program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 256(HES) "An Act relating to the certificate of need program; establishing a working group on the certificate of need program; establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of certificates of need related to certain types of psychiatric beds for children and youths; relating to children's mental health services; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 264 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 264 "An Act relating to a reimbursement program for municipal bonds, notes, or other indebtedness incurred for school construction; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken. 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2449 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 339 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 339 "An Act increasing fines for certain criminal offenses." Signing do pass: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senator Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senators Green, Austerman, Hoffman, Leman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 345 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 345 "An Act relating to medical assistance for rehabilitative services for certain children with disabilities; relating to agreements to pay medical assistance for covered services paid for or furnished to eligible children with disabilities by a school district; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Leman, Wilken, Ward. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 222 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 222 "An Act relating to certain motor vehicles that are required to yield to following traffic." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Therriault, Halford, Cowdery. The bill is on today's calendar. 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2450 SB 331 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 331 "An Act relating to the jurisdiction of district courts." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Halford, Cowdery, Therriault. The bill is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, Relating to Alaska Salmon Day. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Resources Committees. SJR 43 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 43 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Requesting the United States Congress to grant a two-year moratorium on requirements for certain state payments under federal programs. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 349 SENATE BILL NO. 349 BY THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2451 "An Act relating to refusal to submit to a chemical test and to administration of a chemical test to a person arrested for the offense of driving while intoxicated; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 222 SENATE BILL NO. 222 "An Act relating to certain motor vehicles that are required to yield to following traffic" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2337. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 222(FIN) 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. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 222(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 222(FIN) "An Act relating to certain motor vehicles that are required to yield to following traffic" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2452 CSSB 222(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Lincoln Excused: Olson, Phillips and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 222(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Lincoln gave notice of reconsideration. SB 331 SENATE BILL NO. 331 "An Act relating to the jurisdiction of district courts" 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. 331 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 331 "An Act relating to the jurisdiction of district courts" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 331 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Olson, Phillips and so, SENATE BILL NO. 331 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2453 Citations Honoring - D. H. "Dan" Cuddy, 2002 Alaskan of the Year Senator(s) Leman, Ward, Halford, Stevens, Hoffman, Ellis, Donley, Wilken, Green, Elton, Kelly, Davis, Taylor, Lincoln, Austerman, Cowdery, Therriault Honoring - Lynn Harrison Representative(s) James Senator(s) Halford, Stevens, Hoffman, Wilken, Green, Leman, Elton, Kelly, Davis, Taylor, Lincoln, Austerman, Therriault Honoring - Phil Cline, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center Representative(s) Stevens Senator(s) Austerman, Halford, Stevens, Hoffman, Wilken, Green, Leman, Elton, Kelly, Davis, Taylor, Lincoln, Therriault In Memoriam - John Francis (Jack) Dinneen Representative(s) Harris Senator(s) Lincoln, Halford, Stevens, Hoffman, Wilken, Green, Leman, Elton, Kelly, Davis, Taylor, Austerman, Therriault In Memoriam - Vinton "Spike" Edwards Representative(s) Lancaster Senator(s) Torgerson, Ward, Halford, Stevens, Hoffman, Wilken, Green, Leman, Elton, Kelly, Davis, Taylor, Lincoln, Austerman, Therriault 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. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2454 Special Order of Business In Memoriam - Eldor Lee Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Taylor, Hoffman, Stevens, Leman, Elton, Davis, Austerman, Green, Halford, Kelly, Lincoln, Wilken, Therriault Honoring - Mr. Jim Holt Representative(s) Hayes, Coghill, Davies, Fate, James, Whitaker Senator(s) Wilken, Kelly, Therriault, Lincoln, Hoffman, Stevens, Leman, Elton, Davis, Austerman, Taylor, Green, 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. Unfinished Business Second Reading of House Resolutions HCR 29 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29, which had been held to the Secretary's desk (page 2444), was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 208, relating to the labeling of, the advertising of, and the disclosure of certain information about halibut, salmon, halibut products, and salmon products, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2455 HCR 29 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Olson, Phillips and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Consideration of Concur Message SB 208 Senator Leman moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment to CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(L&C) am "An Act relating to the labeling of, the advertising of, and the disclosure of certain information about halibut, salmon, halibut products, and salmon products" (Concur Message page 2448). The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 208(RES) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 208(L&C) am? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Olson, Phillips 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2456 and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(RES) "An Act relating to the labeling of, the advertising of, the identification of, and the disclosure of certain information about halibut, salmon, sablefish, halibut products, salmon products, and sablefish products." (Title change authorized by HCR 29) The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HJR 33 Senators Wilken, Taylor, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33 Expressing gratitude to President George W. Bush, to the President's cabinet, and to the men and women of the United States armed forces and declaring support for the war on terrorism. Without objection, it was so ordered. HJR 35 Senators Wilken, Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35 Relating to urging the United States Congress to amend the tax code to permanently repeal the death tax. Without objection, it was so ordered. EO 103 In accordance with AS 24.08.210, action was not taken on the following Executive Order and it was returned to the Governor's Office at 1:25 p.m. on March 15, 2002: EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 103 Transferring from the office of the lieutenant governor to the state archivist the responsibility for the maintenance and legal custody of permanent files of certified copies of regulations and orders of repeal. 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2457 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 331 SENATE BILL NO. 331 "An Act relating to the jurisdiction of district courts" 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., March 20, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:06 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate March 2002 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2458 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 Mar 18 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 20 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SB 231 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION Mar 22 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 247 REAPPROPRIATIONS & CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS (Capital Budget Overview) Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- Mar 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM = SB 291 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 182 PRO RATA REDUCTIONS IN BENEFIT PROGRAMS = SB 185 PCE BASED ON HIGHEST COST Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2459 FINANCE (continued) Mar 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 226 HIGHWAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION = SB 181 SMALL COMMUNITY HOUSING LOANS SB 279 SPORT FISH LICENSES FOR 9/11 RESPONDERS SB 277 DEFINITIONS OF FISHERIES BUSINESSES SB 308 COASTAL ZONE MGMT PROGRAM = SB 4 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- Mar 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SCR 29 HIRING FREEZE SJR 37 CONST AM: HIRING FREEZE <Pending Referral> SJR 38 CONST AM: PRIORITY OF EXPENDITURES <Pending Referral> = HB 349 AGENCY PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL PLANS SB 299 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD PANELS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 18 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Dept Ed and Early Development Overview: Minimum Expenditure for Instruction Requirement + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Dept Ed and Early Development Overview: ESEA Implementation Statewide School Safety/McQueen School + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2460 JUDICIARY Mar 18 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SJR 33 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT : TAX CAP + SJR 37 CONST AM: HIRING FREEZE + SJR 38 CONST AM: PRIORITY OF EXPENDITURES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SJR 25 CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUND + HB 362 EXTEND BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF AK BAR ASSN += SB 324 PUBLIC UTILITIES EXEMPT FROM REGULATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 278 TAKING PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN + SB 295 LICENSING:DISCLOSURE OF MINORS RECORDS + SB 302 MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 19 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 317 NAT'L FOREST INCOME AND REGS OF DCED + HB 418 ELECTRONIC PROXY VOTING & NOTIFICATION + HB 281 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PROVIDING ALCOHOL Mar 21 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 321 REVISION OF VETERINARY STATUTES + HB 262 BUILDING SAFETY ACCOUNT Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 56 MINIMUM WAGE += SB 320 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE & REPAIRS Mar 28 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: AK State Board of Public Accountancy Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Board of Chiropractic Examiners AK Workers' Compensation Board 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2461 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Apr 02 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: AK Labor Relations Agency Board of Marine Pilots Certified Real Estate Appraisers Real Estate Commission Regulatory Commission of Alaska Apr 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- Joint w/(H) + Nursing Workforce Issues Forum ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 18 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 280 WATER/SEWER/WASTE GRANTS TO UTILITIES + SB 240 TERRORISTIC THREATENING/PIPELINE DAMAGE + HB 307 OIL/GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDIT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 329 ALLOW CDQ GROUPS TO HOLD ENTRY PERMITS + HB 206 LIMITED ENTRY FOR COMM. FISHERIES + HB 298 LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL OF RAILROAD LEASES + HB 131 FOREST RESOURCES & PRACTICES STANDARDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 19 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HCR 20 SEPT 11 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE HJR 33 SUPPORT WAR ON TERRORISM & SUPPORT PEACE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2462 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Mar 21 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HJR 35 REPEAL ESTATE TAX SB 306 PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE TASK FORCE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Mar 20 Wednesday Capitol 102 8:30 AM + Regulation Changes for Special (Correspondence) Schools Public Comment ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 18 Monday House Finance 519 12:00 PM ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 22 Friday Capitol 208 8:30 AM Information Technology Subcommittee ---------------------------------------- OMBUDSMAN SELECTION COMMITTEE Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM ---------------------------------------- SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM Public Comment Committee Members and Officers Review of State Benefit & Loan Programs Staff Reports, Late Disclosures Advisory Opinion 02-01 ---------------------------------------- 2002-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2463 OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS Mar 26 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Youth in Action Apr 02 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Smart Start/Strong Future