Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-05-02 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3095 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday May 2, 2002 One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:45 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Davis was absent. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Davis be excused from a call of the Senate due to illness. Without objection, Senator Davis was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend George Walter of St. Brendan's Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. With the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I offer the following prayer. Lord, we thank You that You have taught us, by word and example, the dignity and sanctity of all honest work. Help us in our daily duties to follow Your steps; to be faithful in whatever we undertake, to give always of our best, and in all things to act as Your servant; to the glory of God the Father. Amen. Senator Donley 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. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3096 Messages from the Governor SB 269 Message dated and received May 1 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 269 "An Act naming bridge number 1121, across the Knik River, the Sergeant James Bondsteel Bridge of Honor; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 13, SLA 2002 Effective Date: 05/27/02 Letter dated April 30 and received May 1 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, I submit the following name for legislative confirmation of appointment to the board noted: Board of Education and Early Development Roger Chan - Anchorage Appointed: 04/29/02 Term Expires: 01/31/05 The appointment was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. The resume for this appointment has been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Messages from the House HB 390 Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee considering SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 390(RLS) and HOUSE BILL NO. 390 "An Act extending the termination dates of certain activities and salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and of the salmon marketing tax; expanding the allowable use of that tax for 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3097 the salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; relating to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute's salmon marketing committee; and providing for an effective date", thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 390(RLS) "An Act delaying the repeal of the salmon marketing tax; expanding the allowable use of that tax for the salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; relating to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute's salmon marketing committee; and providing for an effective date" (Title change authorized by SCR 32) The Senate adopted SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 390(RLS) on April 17 (page 2813). SB 255 Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 255(RES) "An Act approving an exchange of land between the state and Gold Cord Development Corporation; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SCR 32 Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 390, relating to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and the salmon marketing tax. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3098 Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 30 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 11, relating to required school attendance. was read the first time and placed on the Secretary's Desk. Concur Messages SB 11 Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN) "An Act relating to required school attendance; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN) am H "An Act relating to required school attendance and relating to a curriculum for Alaska history; and providing for an effective date." (Title change authorized by HCR 30) 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: 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3099 CSSB 11(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendment to CSSB 11(FIN)? YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Davis and so, the Senate failed to concur. The Secretary was requested to notify the House of the Senate's action and request the House to recede from its amendment. SB 274 Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(L&C) "An Act relating to issuance of a locum tenens permit for a physician or osteopath; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(L&C) 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: HCS CSSB 274(L&C) Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendment to CSSB 274(L&C)? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Davis Absent: Lincoln 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3100 and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(L&C) "An Act relating to issuance of a locum tenens permit for a physician or osteopath; and providing for an effective date." Standing Committee Reports Report dated May 1 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Game Bruce Baker - Juneau Caleb Pungowiyi - Kotzebue Michelle Sparck - Bethel George Matz - Anchorage J. Dana Pruhs - Anchorage This report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the named individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senators Wilken, Stevens, Elton, Lincoln. SB 359 Forthcoming fiscal information (page 3039) for the Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 359 "An Act relating to organization grants for mergers, consolidations, or unifications involving third class boroughs" was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Community and Economic Development 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3101 SB 369 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 369 "An Act relating to trusts, including trust protectors, trustee advisors, and transfers of trust interests, and to creditors' claims against property subject to a power of appointment; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Cowdery. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 52 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 52 am "An Act relating to the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision and the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Ellis, Cowdery, Therriault. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 296 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(CRA) "An Act relating to mergers and consolidations of municipalities" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Ellis, Therriault. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3102 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 181 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 181 "An Act making the interest rate for the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's small community housing mortgage loans the same as the interest rate on mortgage loans purchased under the corporation's special mortgage loan purchase program from the proceeds of the most recent applicable issue of taxable bonds before the origination or purchase of the small community housing mortgage loans." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault. The bill is on today's calendar. Special Committee Reports HB 403 May 1, 2002 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 403(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 403(FIN) am S(brf sup maj fld S) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3103 Respectfully requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Allocations with Items Subject to Conference Department of Administration Commissioner's Office Office of the Commissioner Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Centralized Administrative Services Tax Appeals Administrative Services Finance Personnel Labor Relations Purchasing Property Management Leases Lease Administration State Owned Facilities Facilities Public Communications Services Public Broadcasting - Radio Alaska Longevity Programs Management Pioneers Homes Alaska Longevity Programs Management Senior Services Protection, Community Services, and Administration Home Health Services Legal and Advocacy Services Office of Public Advocacy Public Defender Agency Alaska Public Offices Commission Alaska Public Offices Commission Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicles 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3104 Department of Community and Economic Development Commissioner's Office Commissioner's Office Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Executive Administration and Development Administrative Services Community Assistance & Economic Development Community and Business Development International Trade and Market Development State Revenue Sharing National Program Receipts State Revenue Sharing Safe Communities Program Safe Communities Program Qualified Trade Association Contract Qualified Trade Association Contract Investments Investments Rural Energy Programs Energy Operations Power Cost Equalization Banking, Securities and Corporations Banking, Securities and Corporations Insurance Operations Insurance Operations Occupational Licensing Occupational Licensing DCED State Facilities Rent DCED State Facilities Rent Department of Corrections Administration & Operations Office of the Commissioner Correctional Academy Administrative Services Data and Word Processing Inmate Health Care Inmate Programs Correctional Industries Administration Institution Director's Office 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3105 Anchorage Jail Anvil Mountain Correctional Center Combined Hiland Mountain Correctional Center Cook Inlet Correctional Center Fairbanks Correctional Center Ketchikan Correctional Center Lemon Creek Correctional Center Matanuska-Susitna Correctional Center Palmer Correctional Center Spring Creek Correctional Center Wildwood Correctional Center Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center Point MacKenzie Rehabilitation Program Community Jails Community Corrections Director's Office Northern Region Probation Southcentral Region Probation Southeast Region Probation Transportation and Classification Electronic Monitoring DOC State Facilities Rent White Bison Project Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Parole Board Parole Board Community Residential Centers Existing Community Residential Centers Out of State Contracts Out-of-State Contractual Alternative Institutional Housing Alternative Institutional Housing VPSO Parole Supervision Program VPSO Parole Supervision Program Department of Education and Early Development Executive Administration Commissioner's Office Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction K-12 Support Foundation Program 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3106 Community Schools Teaching and Learning Support Quality Schools Early Development Child Care Assistance & Licensing Head Start Grants Education Support Services Administrative Services Information Services District Support Services Alyeska Central School Alyeska Central School Commissions and Boards Alaska State Council on the Arts Kotzebue Technical Center Operations Grant Kotzebue Technical Center Operations Grant Alaska Vocational Technical Center Operations Alaska Vocational Technical Center Operations Mt. Edgecumbe Boarding School Mt. Edgecumbe Boarding School Alaska Library and Museums Library Operations Museum Operations Alaska Postsecondary Education Commission WWAMI Medical Education Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education-Student Exchange Program Department of Environmental Conservation Administration Administrative Services Environmental Health Environmental Health Director Food Safety & Sanitation Drinking Water Solid Waste Management Statewide Public Services Air and Water Quality Air and Water Director Air Quality 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3107 Water Quality Non-Point Source Pollution Control Non-Point Source Pollution Control Spill Prevention and Response Contaminated Sites Program Industry Preparedness and Pipeline Operations Prevention and Emergency Response Facility Construction and Operations Facility Construction and Operations Department of Fish and Game Commissioner's Office Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Wildlife Conservation Wildlife Conservation Restoration Program Administration and Support State Subsistence Subsistence Subsistence Research & Monitoring Subsistence Special Projects Subsistence EVOS Restoration Projects Office of the Governor Elections Elections Agencywide Reductions Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner's Office Commissioner's Office Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Public Assistance Alaska Temporary Assistance Program Adult Public Assistance General Relief Assistance Tribal Assistance Programs Medical Assistance Medicaid Services 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3108 Catastrophic and Chronic Illness Assistance Catastrophic and Chronic Illness Assistance (AS 47.08) Public Assistance Administration Public Assistance Administration Quality Control Public Assistance Field Services Public Assistance Data Processing Work Services Child Care Benefits Medical Assistance Administration Medical Assistance Administration Medicaid State Programs Health Purchasing Group Certification and Licensing Hearings and Appeals Fraud Investigation Fraud Investigation Children's Health Eligibility Children's Health Eligibility Purchased Services Foster Care Base Rate Foster Care Augmented Rate Foster Care Special Need Foster Care Alaska Youth Initiative Subsidized Adoptions & Guardianship Family Preservation Residential Child Care Court Orders and Reunification Efforts Family and Youth Services Front Line Social Workers Family and Youth Services Management Family and Youth Services Training Children's Trust Programs Children's Trust Programs Balloon Project Balloon Project Juvenile Justice McLaughlin Youth Center Fairbanks Youth Facility Nome Youth Facility 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3109 Johnson Youth Center Bethel Youth Facility Mat-Su Youth Facility Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility Delinquency Prevention Probation Services Unallocated Reduction/Addition Human Services Community Matching Grant Human Services Community Matching Grant State Health Services Nursing Maternal, Child, and Family Health Public Health Administrative Services Epidemiology Bureau of Vital Statistics Community Health/Emergency Medical Services Community Health Grants Emergency Medical Services Grants State Medical Examiner Infant Learning Program Grants Public Health Laboratories Tobacco Prevention and Control Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Grants Community Action Prevention & Intervention Grants Rural Services and Suicide Prevention Community Mental Health Grants General Community Mental Health Grants Psychiatric Emergency Services Services to the Chronically Mentally Ill Designated Evaluation and Treatment Services for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Youth Community Developmental Disabilities Grants Community Developmental Disabilities Grants Institutions and Administration Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Administration Alaska Psychiatric Institute Mental Health Trust Boards 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3110 Alaska Mental Health Board Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Administrative Services Personnel and Payroll Administrative Support Services Health Planning & Facilities Management Audit Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Department of Labor and Workforce Development Administrative Services DOL State Facilities Rent Human Resources Investment Council Alaska Human Resources Investment Council Employment Security Employment Services Job Training Programs Alaska Labor Relations Agency Alaska Labor Relations Agency Workers' Compensation Fishermens Fund Labor Standards and Safety Wage and Hour Administration Department of Law Office of the Attorney General Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Commissioner's Office Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Local Emergency Planning Committee Grants Local Emergency Planning Committee Alaska National Guard Air Guard Facilities Maintenance Alaska Military Youth Academy Alaska National Guard Benefits Educational Benefits 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3111 Department of Natural Resources Commissioner's Office Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Management and Administration Administrative Services Forestry Management and Development Forest Management and Development Oil and Gas Development Oil & Gas Development Minerals, Land, and Water Development Claims, Permits & Leases Parks and Recreation Management Parks Management Agricultural Development Agricultural Development RS2477 Navigability Assertions & Litigation Support RS 2477/Navigability Assertions and Litigation Support Natural Resource Conservation and Development Board Conservation and Development Board Grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts Department of Public Safety Office of the Commissioner Commissioner's Office Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Operations Alaska State Troopers Search and Rescue Alaska State Trooper Detachments Alaska State Trooper Detachments Village Public Safety Officer Program Support Administration Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Statewide Support Administrative Services Alaska Criminal Records and Identification 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3112 Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Child Support Enforcement Alcohol Beverage Control Board Alcohol Beverage Control Board PFC Custody and Management Fees PFC Custody and Management Fees Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Operations Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Revenue Operations Treasury Management Alaska State Pension Investment Board Tax Division Administration and Support Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Permanent Fund Dividend Permanent Fund Dividend Department of Transportation/Public Facilities Commissioner's Office Commissioner's Office Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Administration and Support Contracting, Procurement and Appeals Equal Employment and Civil Rights Internal Review Statewide Administrative Services Statewide Information Systems Regional Administrative Services Central Region Support Services Northern Region Support Services Southeast Region Support Services Statewide Aviation Planning Statewide Planning Central Region Planning Northern Region Planning Southeast Region Planning 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3113 Design and Engineering Services Statewide Design and Engineering Services Central Design and Engineering Services Northern Design and Engineering Services Southeast Design and Engineering Services Construction and Capital Improvement Program Support Central Region Construction and CIP Support Northern Region Construction and CIP Support Southeast Region Construction Statewide Facility Maintenance and Operations Central Region Facilities Northern Region Facilities Southeast Region Facilities Central Region Leasing and Property Management Northern Region Leasing and Property Management Traffic Signal Management Traffic Signal Management Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Highways and Aviation Central Region Highways and Aviation Northern Region Highways and Aviation Southeast Region Highways and Aviation Northern Region Road Openings Northern Region Road Openings North Kenai Maintenance Station North Kenai Maintenance Station Marine Highway System Marine Vessel Operations University of Alaska University of Alaska Budget Reductions/Additions - Systemwide University of Alaska Fairbanks Organized Research Alaska Court System Alaska Court System Appellate Courts Trial Courts 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3114 Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Legislature Budget and Audit Committee Committee Expenses Unallocated Reduction Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Legislative Council Session Expenses Legislative Operating Budget Legislative Operating Budget Language Subject to Conference ITEM 1 House * Sec. 10. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.The money appropriated by this Act may be expended only in accordance with the purpose of the appropriation under which the expenditure is authorized. Money appropriated by this Act may not be expended for or transferred to a purpose other than the purpose for which the appropriation is made unless the transfer is authorized by the legislature by law. See, Alaska Legislative Council v. Knowles, 21 P.3d 367 (Alaska 2001). All appropriations made by this Act are subject to AS 37.07.080(e). A payment or authorization of a payment not authorized by this Act may be a violation of AS 37.10.030 and may result in action under AS 37.10.030 to make good to the state the amount of an illegal, improper, or incorrect payment that does not represent a legal obligation under the appropriation involved. Senate * Sec. 10. LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND FINDINGS. (a) It is the intent of the legislature that the amounts appropriated by this Act are the full amounts that will be appropriated for those purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3115 (b) The money appropriated by this Act may be expended only in accordance with the purpose of the appropriation under which the expenditure is authorized. Money appropriated by this Act may not be expended for or transferred to a purpose other than the purpose for which the appropriation is made unless the transfer is authorized by the legislature by law. See, Alaska Legislative Council v. Knowles, 21 P.3d 367 (Alaska 2001). All appropriations made by this Act are subject to AS 37.07.080(e). A payment or authorization of a payment not authorized by this Act may be a violation of AS 37.10.030 and may result in action under AS 37.10.030 to make good to the state the amount of an illegal, improper, or incorrect payment that does not represent a legal obligation under the appropriation involved. ITEM 2 House * Sec. 11. REAPPROPRIATION OF UNEXPENDED AND UNOBLIGATED BALANCE.The unexpended and unobligated balance on December 31, 2002, of an appropriation made in sec. 4 of this Act is reappropriated to the department to which the appropriation was made for operating expenses of that department during January 1, 2003, through June 30, 2003. Senate * Sec. 11. REAPPROPRIATION OF UNEXPENDED BALANCE. (a) The unexpended balance on a cash basis on December 31, 2002, of an appropriation made in sec. 4 of this Act is reappropriated to the department to which the appropriation was made for operating expenses of that department during January 1, 2003, through June 30, 2003. (b) It is the intent of the legislature that each agency of the state report to the legislature the percentage of the fiscal year 2003 authorized operating expenditures that were expended during the first six months of fiscal year 2003 compared to the percentage of fiscal year 2002 authorized operating expenditures that were expended during the first six months of fiscal year 2002. The reports shall be submitted to the legislature by January 31, 2003, and should contain 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3116 line item information for each allocation of an appropriation made in this Act. Each department of state government will be held accountable for its actions, including compliance with the appropriations made in sec. 4 of this Act. ITEM 3 House * Sec. 12. EARLY EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY.Notwithstanding sec. 7 of this Act, an appropriation made in sec. 7 of this Act may be expended for the stated purpose of that appropriation before January 1, 2003, contingent upon compliance with the program review provisions of AS 37.07.080(h). Senate * Sec. 12. EARLY EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY. Notwithstanding sec. 7 of this Act, an amount not to exceed two percent of an appropriation made in sec. 7 of this Act may be expended for the stated purpose of that appropriation before January 1, 2003, contingent upon compliance with the program review provisions of AS 37.07.080(h). ITEM 4 House * Sec. 15. ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION. (a) The sum of $103,000,000 is appropriated from the Alaska housing finance revolving fund (AS 18.56.082) to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (b) All unrestricted mortgage loan interest payments, mortgage loan commitment fees, and other unrestricted receipts received by or accrued to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation during fiscal year 2003 and all income earned on assets of the corporation during that period are appropriated to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to hold as corporate receipts for the purposes described in AS 18.55 and AS 18.56. The corporation shall allocate its corporate receipts among the Alaska housing finance revolving fund (AS 18.56.082), housing 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3117 assistance loan fund (AS 18.56.420), and senior housing revolving fund (AS 18.56.710) in accordance with procedures adopted by the board of directors. (c) The sum of $798,000,000 is appropriated from the corporate receipts appropriated to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and allocated among the Alaska housing finance revolving fund (AS 18.56.082), housing assistance loan fund (AS 18.56.420), and senior housing revolving fund (AS 18.56.710) under (b) of this section to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for housing loan programs not subsidized by the corporation. (d) The sum of $30,000,000 is appropriated from the portion of the corporate receipts appropriated to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and allocated among the Alaska housing finance revolving fund (AS 18.56.082), housing assistance loan fund (AS 18.56.420), and senior housing revolving fund (AS 18.56.710) under (b) of this section that is derived from arbitrage earnings to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for housing loan programs and projects subsidized by the corporation. (e) The sum of $30,000,000 is appropriated from federal receipts to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for housing assistance payments under the Section 8 program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. Senate * Sec. 15. ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION. (a) The board of directors of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation anticipates that the net income from the second preceding fiscal year will be available in each of the fiscal years 2004 through 2008. During fiscal year 2003, the board of directors anticipates that $103,000,000 will be available for payment of debt service, appropriation for capital projects, and transfer to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). Of that amount, approximately $84,299,967 will be retained by the corporation for the following purposes: (1) $1,000,000 for debt service on University of Alaska, Anchorage, dormitory construction, authorized under ch. 26, SLA 1996; 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3118 (2) $37,986,612 for debt service on the bonds authorized under sec. 2(c), ch. 129, SLA 1998; (3) $12,013,355 for debt service on the bonds authorized under sec. 10, ch. 130, SLA 2000; (4) $33,300,000 for capital projects. (b) After deductions for the items set out in (a) of this section are made, any remaining balance of the $103,000,000 anticipated by the board of directors of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to be available in fiscal year 2003 is appropriated to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (c) All unrestricted mortgage loan interest payments, mortgage loan commitment fees, and other unrestricted receipts received by or accrued to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation during fiscal year 2003 and all income earned on assets of the corporation during that period are appropriated to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to hold as corporate receipts for the purposes described in AS 18.55 and AS 18.56. The corporation shall allocate its corporate receipts among the Alaska housing finance revolving fund (AS 18.56.082), housing assistance loan fund (AS 18.56.420), and senior housing revolving fund (AS 18.56.710) in accordance with procedures adopted by the board of directors. (d) The sum of $798,000,000 is appropriated from the corporate receipts appropriated to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and allocated among the Alaska housing finance revolving fund (AS 18.56.082), housing assistance loan fund (AS 18.56.420), and senior housing revolving fund (AS 18.56.710) under (c) of this section to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for housing loan programs not subsidized by the corporation. (e) The sum of $30,000,000 is appropriated from the portion of the corporate receipts appropriated to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and allocated among the Alaska housing finance revolving fund (AS 18.56.082), housing assistance loan fund (AS 18.56.420), and senior housing revolving fund (AS 18.56.710) under (c) of this section that is derived from arbitrage earnings to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for housing loan programs and projects subsidized by the corporation. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3119 (f) The sum of $30,000,000 is appropriated from federal receipts to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for housing assistance payments under the Section 8 program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. ITEM 5 House Senate Sec. 23. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES. The amount appropriated to the Department of Health and Social Services for community health/emergency medical services under the appropriation for state health services in secs. 4 and 7 of this Act includes the unexpended and unobligated receipts from business license endorsement fees collected under AS 43.70.075 by the Department of Community and Economic Development during the fiscal years ending June 30, 2002, and June 30, 2003. ITEM 6 House * Sec. 24. LEARNING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS. The sum of $12,372,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment as learning opportunity grants to school districts based on the school district's average daily membership to pay for instructional programs intended to improve student performance. Learning opportunity grants will provide the opportunity to move schools toward standards-based education, including vocational education programs. The increased funding is available to pay for costs associated with improving student performance by developing standards-based programs, including implementation of standards, aligning student assessment to standards, adopting instructional models based on basic skills, performance tasks, and projects, and adopting a standards-based reporting system. Accomplishing this goal may include acquisition of text books and other educational material. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3120 Senate * Sec. 25. LEARNING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS. (a) The sum of $16,510,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment as learning opportunity grants to school districts based on the school district's average daily membership to pay for instructional programs intended to improve student performance. Learning opportunity grants will provide the opportunity to move schools toward standards-based education, including vocational education programs. The increased funding is available to pay for costs associated with improving student performance by developing standards-based programs, including implementation of standards, aligning student assessment to standards, adopting instructional models based on basic skills, performance tasks, and projects, and adopting a standards-based reporting system. Accomplishing this goal may include acquisition of text books and other educational material. (b) The unexpended and unobligated general fund balance of that portion of the appropriation made by sec. 1, ch. 60, SLA 2001, page 11, line 30, that is allocated on line 31 (Foundation Program - $665,017,700) is reappropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment as learning opportunity grants to school districts based on the school district's average daily membership to pay for instructional programs intended to improve student performance. Learning opportunity grants will provide the opportunity to move schools toward standards-based education, including vocational education programs. The increased funding is available to pay for costs associated with improving student performance by developing standards-based programs, including implementation of standards, aligning student assessment to standards, adopting instructional models based on basic skills, performance tasks, and projects, and adopting a standards-based reporting system. Accomplishing this goal may include acquisition of text books and other educational material. ITEM 7 House 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3121 * Sec. 25. MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FUND. The sum of $40,968,400 is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska marine highway system fund (AS 19.65.060). Senate * Sec. 26. MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FUND. The sum of $39,120,600 is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska marine highway system fund (AS 19.65.060). ITEM 8 House Senate * Sec. 28. MT. MCKINLEY MEAT & SAUSAGE COMPANY PACKING PLANT. The sum of $300,000 is appropriated from the agricultural revolving loan fund (AS 03.10.040) to the Department of Natural Resources, division of agriculture, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for part-time operation and preparation for transfer to the private sector of the Mt. McKinley Meat & Sausage Company packing plant. The Department of Natural Resources will provide a report to the legislature by February 1, 2003, on actions taken toward implementation of a plan to transfer the meat packing plant to the private sector. ITEM 9 House * Sec. 30. POWER COST EQUALIZATION. (a) In accordance with sec. 14(a)(2), ch. 60, SLA 2000, seven percent of the market value of the power cost equalization endowment fund (AS 42.45.070) as of February 1, 2002, is appropriated to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund (AS 42.45.100). (b) The sum of $2,034,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund (AS 42.45.100). 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3122 Senate ITEM 10 House * Sec. 35. STATE DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The amount required to pay interest on any revenue anticipation notes issued by the commissioner of revenue under AS 43.08 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Revenue for payment of the interest on those notes. (b) The amount required to be paid by the state for principal and interest on all issued and outstanding state-guaranteed bonds is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment of principal and interest on those bonds. (c) The sum of $27,521,700 is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (d) The sum of $14,092,700 is appropriated from the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) to the Department of Revenue, treasury division, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for trustee fees and lease payments relating to certificates of participation issued for real property. (e) The sum of $17,744,000 is appropriated from the International Airports Revenue Fund (AS 37.15.430) to the Department of Administration, division of finance, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment of debt service and trustee fees on outstanding international airports revenue bonds. (f) The sum of $56,378,400 is appropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for state aid for costs of school construction under AS 14.11.100 from the following sources: Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) $27,372,100 School fund (AS 43.50.140) 29,006,300 (g) The sum of $5,262,800 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Administration for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment of obligations to the Municipality of Anchorage for the Anchorage Jail. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3123 (h) The sum of $3,549,400 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Administration for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment of obligations to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the Robert B. Atwood Building in Anchorage. (i) The sum of $1,680,000 is appropriated from interest earnings of the Alaska clean water fund (AS 46.03.032) to the Alaska clean water fund revenue bond redemption fund (AS 37.15.565) for payment of principal and interest, redemption premium, and trustee fees, if any, on bonds issued by the state bond committee under AS 37.15.560 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. (j) The sum of $1,060,500 is appropriated from interest earnings of the Alaska drinking water fund (AS 46.03.036) to the Alaska drinking water fund revenue bond redemption fund (AS 37.15.565) for payment of principal and interest, redemption premium, and trustee fees, if any, on bonds issued by the state bond committee under AS 37.15.560 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. (k) The following amounts are appropriated from the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the purposes described PURPOSE AMOUNT (1) Debt service on University of Alaska, $1,000,000 Anchorage dormitory construction authorized under ch. 26, SLA 1996 (2) Debt service on the bonds authorized 37,986,612 under sec. 2(c), ch. 129, SLA 1998 (3) Debt service on the bonds authorized 12,013,355 under sec. 10, ch. 130, SLA 2000 Senate * Sec. 36. STATE DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The amount required to pay interest on any revenue anticipation notes issued by the commissioner of revenue under AS 43.08 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Revenue for payment of the interest on those notes. (b) The amount required to be paid by the state for principal and interest on all issued and outstanding state-guaranteed bonds is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment of 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3124 principal and interest on those bonds. (c) The sum of $14,663,600 is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (d) The sum of $14,092,700 is appropriated from the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) to the Department of Revenue, treasury division, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for trustee fees and lease payments relating to certificates of participation issued for real property. (e) The sum of $17,744,000 is appropriated from the International Airports Revenue Fund (AS 37.15.430) to the Department of Administration, division of finance, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment of debt service and trustee fees on outstanding international airports revenue bonds. (f) The sum of $56,378,400 is appropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for state aid for costs of school construction under AS 14.11.100 from the following sources: Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) $27,372,100 School fund (AS 43.50.140) 29,006,300 (g) The sum of $5,262,800 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Administration for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment of obligations to the Municipality of Anchorage for the Anchorage Jail. (h) The sum of $3,549,400 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Administration for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, for payment of obligations to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the Robert B. Atwood Building in Anchorage. (i) The sum of $1,680,000 is appropriated from interest earnings of the Alaska clean water fund (AS 46.03.032) to the Alaska clean water fund revenue bond redemption fund (AS 37.15.565) for payment of principal and interest, redemption premium, and trustee fees, if any, on bonds issued by the state bond committee under AS 37.15.560 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. (j) The sum of $1,060,500 is appropriated from interest earnings of the Alaska drinking water fund (AS 46.03.036) to the Alaska drinking water fund revenue bond redemption fund (AS 37.15.565) for payment of principal and interest, redemption premium, and trustee fees, if any, on bonds issued by the state bond committee under AS 37.15.560 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3125 (k) The sum of $2,061,400 is appropriated from the tobacco use education and cessation fund (AS 37.05.580) to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (l) The sum of $100,000 is appropriated from the investment loss trust fund (AS 37.14.300) to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (m) The sum of $783,100 from the fiscal year 2003 dividend that is declared by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education is appropriated from the education loan fund (AS 14.42.210) to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (n) The balance, including unobligated and unencumbered earnings, of the international trade and business endowment (AS 37.17.440) on July 1, 2002, is appropriated to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). ITEM 11 House Senate * Sec. 38. STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE FUND. The sum of $784,004 is appropriated from the oil and hazardous substance release prevention account (AS 46.08.010(a)(1)) to the storage tank assistance fund (AS 46.03.410). ITEM 12 House Senate NONLAPSE OF APPROPRIATIONS and EFFECTIVE DATES Adjust as required. Signing the report: Senator Donley, Chair, Senators Kelly, Hoffman; Representative Mulder, Chair, Representatives Williams, Davies. President Halford granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3126 The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 404 May 1, 2002 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(FIN) and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" Respectfully requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Allocations with Items Subject to Conference See listing under Special Committee Reports for HB 403 (pages 3102 - 3125). Mental Health Capital Project Detail by Agency - FY03 Capital Budget -Governor Structure Numbers AND Language Sections Project GovMHAmd House MH Sen MH Department of Administration Non-Program Appropriations AP Adult Day Facility Modifications (ED 99) 250,000 250,000 1037 GF/MH 250,000 250,000 AP Senior Services Data Integration Project - Phase 2 (ED 99) 238,000 238,000 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3127 1092 MHTAAR 238,000 238,000 Total Program Expenditure 488,000 250,000 238,000 **Total Agency Expenditures 488,000 250,000 238,000 Department of Health and Social Services Non-Program Appropriations AP Alaska Psychiatric 379,500 379,500 Institute Stop-Gap Repairs (ED 10-25) 1037 GF/MH 379,500 379,500 AP Crisis Respite Facility 350,000 350,000 Replacement - Phase1 (ED 10-25) 1037 GF/MH 350,000 350,000 AP Essential Program 300,000 300,000 Equipment Grants to Service Providers for Trust Beneficiaries (ED 99) 1037 GF/MH 50,000 50,000 1092 MHTAAR 250,000 250,000 AP Rural Facility 800,000 800,000 Renovation and Deferred Maintenance (ED 99) 1037 GF/MH 400,000 400,000 1092 MHTAAR 400,000 400,000 AP Deferred Maintenance 800,000 800,000 of Rural Facilities for Substance Abuse or SubstanceAbuse/Mental Health Programs (ED 99) 1037 GF/MH 400,000 400,000 1092 MHTAAR 400,000 400,000 AP Consumer Designed 175,000 175,000 and Managed Projects (ED 99) 1092 MHTAAR 175,000 175,000 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3128 AP Housing Modifications 250,000 250,000 for Trust Beneficiaries and People with Disabilities (ED 99) 1092 MHTAAR 150,000 150,000 1139 AHFC Div 100,000 100,000 AP Mental Health 150,000 150,000 Provider Resource Sharing and Coordination (ED 99) 1092 MHTAAR 150,000 150,000 Total Program Expenditure 3,204,500 3,204,500 **Total Agency Expenditures 3,204,500 3,204,500 Department of Natural Resources Non-Program Appropriations AP Mental Health 800,000 800,000 Trust Land Development (ED 99) 1092 MHTAAR 800,000 800,000 Total Program Expenditure 800,000 800,000 **Total Agency Expenditures 800,000 800,000 Department of Revenue Non-Program Appropriations AP AHFC Homeless 1,000,000 1,000,000 Assistance Program (ED 99) 1092 MHTAAR 500,000 500,000 1139 AHFC Div 500,000 500,000 AP AHFC Beneficiary 800,000 800,000 and Special Needs Housing (ED 99) 1139 AHFC Div 800,000 800,000 Total Program Expenditure 1,800,000 1,800,000 **Total Agency Expenditures 1,800,000 1,800,000 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3129 Department of Transportation/Public Facilities Statewide Federal Programs AL Coordinated 400,000 400,000 Transportation and Vehicles (ED 99) 1037 GF/MH 250,000 250,000 1092 MHTAAR 150,000 150,000 Total Program Expenditure 400,000 400,000 **Total Agency Expenditures 400,000 400,000 Signing the report: Senator Donley, Chair, Senators Kelly, Hoffman; Representative Mulder, Chair, Representatives Williams, Davies. President Halford granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 181 SENATE BILL NO. 181 "An Act making the interest rate for the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's small community housing mortgage loans the same as the interest rate on mortgage loans purchased under the corporation's special mortgage loan purchase program from the proceeds of the most recent applicable issue of taxable bonds before the origination or purchase of the small community housing mortgage loans" was read the second time. Senator Donley, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2920. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 181(FIN) "An Act relating to the use of money from the housing assistance loan fund, to loans for teacher housing in small communities, and to the interest rate on loans originated or purchased by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for small community housing; and providing for an effective date" was adopted and read the second time. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3130 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 SENATE BILL NO. 181(FIN) was read the third time. Senators Phillips, Ward, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senators Phillips, Ward, Kelly were required to vote. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 181(FIN) "An Act relating to the use of money from the housing assistance loan fund, to loans for teacher housing in small communities, and to the interest rate on loans originated or purchased by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for small community housing; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 181(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Davis Absent: Lincoln and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 181(FIN) 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. Senator Hoffman gave notice of reconsideration. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3131 Citations Honoring - Kotzebue Electric Association Representative(s) Joule, Lancaster Senator(s) Olson, Hoffman, Stevens, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Austerman, Taylor, Wilken, Kelly, Green, Cowdery, Donley Honoring - Colonel Richard M. Blunt, Upon His Retirement Senator(s) Stevens, Hoffman, Donley, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Austerman, Taylor, Wilken, Kelly, Green, Cowdery Honoring - WebWeavers, LLC Representative(s) Hayes Senator(s) Wilken, Hoffman, Stevens, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Austerman, Taylor, Kelly, Green, Cowdery In Memoriam - George O. Grant Senator(s) Halford, Hoffman, Donley, Stevens, Leman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Austerman, Taylor, Wilken, Kelly, Green, Cowdery, Olson 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 Reconsideration of House Bills HB 389 Senator Donley requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 389(CRA) "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" be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration on the bill be held to the May 6 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3132 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 389(CRA) will be in third reading on reconsideration on the May 6 calendar. HB 239 Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on HOUSE BILL NO. 239 "An Act establishing a pilot program for a regional learning center." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 439 The reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 439(FIN) "An Act relating to compliance with and implementation of district coastal management programs; removing the opportunity to petition for review of proposed or final consistency determinations under the Alaska coastal zone management program; and limiting the authority of the Alaska Coastal Policy Council to order a coastal resource district or a state agency to take action with respect to a proposed or final consistency determination; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 439 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 439(FIN) "An Act relating to compliance with and implementation of district coastal management programs; removing the opportunity to petition for review of proposed or final consistency determinations under the Alaska coastal zone management program; and limiting the authority of the Alaska Coastal Policy Council to order a coastal resource district or a state agency to take action with respect to a proposed or final consistency determination; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3133 Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 3, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:38 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate May 2002 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3134 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 May 03 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 5/1/02 -- += SB 312 ENTERPRISE ZONES + HB 471 AIDEA LOANS AND DIVIDEND + HB 521 MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT AREAS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 02 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 252 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM/BOARD HB 451 MUNICIPAL BOND REIMBURSEMENT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- May 02 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- May 03 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- ---------------------------------------- 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3135 JUDICIARY May 03 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SJR 13 CONST. AM: PERMANENT FUND + HB 208 AQUATIC FARMS FOR SHELLFISH + HB 286 FISHING PERMITS/ASSOCIATIONS/ASSESSMENTS + HB 498 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + Confirmation Hearing:Legislative Ethics- Arthur S. Robinson May 06 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 330 PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO PERSONS UNDER 21 Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 08 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 348 VIOLATION OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER + HB 350 TERRORISTIC THREATS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 10 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 02 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- = HB 246 OMNIBUS INSURANCE BILL = HB 393 SALES OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HB 499 SUCCESSOR LIABILITY FOR PRODUCT LIABILITY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 03 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: AK Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission- Mary McDowell Board of Fisheries, Art Nelson, Gerry Merrigan Brett Huber + SB 371 PERMIT EXEMPTION FOR MUNITIONS USE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3136 RESOURCES (continued) May 06 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 302 ALASKA GAS CORPORATION += HB 382 CLEANUP OF ILLEGAL DRUG SITES + HB 474 ANCHORAGE COASTAL WILDLIFE REFUGE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 08 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 366 CHITINA DIP NET FISHERY PERMIT FEE + HB 287 EXEMPT ENTRY PERMITS FROM CREDITOR CLAIMS += HB 447 COM FISH & AGRICULTURE BANK INTEREST RATE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES May 02 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 10:30 AM -- Time Change -- SB 191 JOINT AVIATION INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS SCR 33 OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH HB 160 REPORTING OF ABORTIONS HB 206 LIMITED ENTRY FOR COMM. FISHERIES = HB 262 BUILDING SAFETY ACCOUNT = SCR 36 SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 262 HB 352 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS HB 455 MUNICIPAL TAXATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND HB 508 DIVE FISHERY ASSOCIATIONS/PSP REPORTS HJR 47 LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL REQUIREMENTS = HCR 23 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES:SPLIT HOUSE HESS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 02 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 327 MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE HB 165 KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA HB 212 WORKERS' COMP:CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTOR + HB 300 PROCUREMENT OF TRAVEL SERVICES SB 370 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2002-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3137 TRANSPORTATION May 02 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:00 PM -- Time Change -- = SB 348 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS = HB 523 TOM MADSEN AIRPORT AT UNALASKA Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE May 03 Friday House Finance 519 1:30 PM + Admiral Thomas Barrett, US Coast Guard Pat Ladner, AK Aerospace Development Corp ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ON HB 403 & HB 404 May 03 Friday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM = HB 403 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 404 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Depts to be discussed are: Dept of Law Dept of Labor and Workforce Development Alaska Court System