Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-02-24 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0255 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 24, 2003 Thirty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:09 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Olson was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Larry Fankhauser of The Salvation Army. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear God, I want to thank You for this new week and the opportunities it presents to serve the peoples of the great state of Alaska. Lord, there are many items before this body which need to be addressed. I would pray that the thought, insight and most importantly wisdom and discernment needed would be upon each of these Senators gathered. Help them to keep focused on what is needful, not spending time on the mundane, peripheral things that can cause us to waste precious time. Thank you, Lord, for this day. Amen. Senator Taylor led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0256 Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the thirty-second through thirty-fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated February 21 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 6 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6(FSH) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES, Relating to the continuation of the Joint Legislative Salmon Industry Task Force until 2004. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 49 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 49 "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair; Senators Hoffman, Cowdery, Dyson, Guess. 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0257 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Judge Thomas Jahnke Senator(s) Taylor, Therriault, Ogan, Cowdery, Davis, Elton, Guess, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ben Stevens, Wilken, Dyson, Gary Stevens Representative(s) Williams, Wilson Honoring - Sheldon Jackson College Senator(s) Taylor, Therriault, Bunde, Ogan, Guess, Cowdery, Davis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ben Stevens, Wilken, Dyson, Ellis, Gary Stevens Representative(s) Wilson Honoring - Dean Larson, Retirement from the West Coast Hockey League Anchorage Aces Representative(s) McGuire Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Therriault, Ogan, Guess, Cowdery, Davis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Taylor, Wilken, Dyson, Gary Stevens In Memoriam - Sara Elaine Atwood Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Therriault, Bunde, Ogan, Guess, Cowdery, Davis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Taylor, Wilken, Dyson, Gary Stevens Representative(s) Heinze Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0258 Unfinished Business Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Representative Jeannette James Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Dyson, Gary Stevens, Cowdery, Davis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ben Stevens, Taylor, Wilken Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, on February 26. Without objection, Senator Taylor was excused. Senator Seekins moved and asked unanimous consent to extend a prior excusal (page 228) in order to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 4, to evening plane time. Without objection, Senator Seekins was excused. SB 9 Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 9 "An Act relating to the evaluation and cleanup of sites where certain controlled substances may have been manufactured or stored; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 22 Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 22 "An Act limiting the factors that may be considered in making a crime victims' compensation award in cases of sexual assault or sexual abuse of a minor." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0259 SB 24 Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 24 "An Act providing special absentee ballots for voters in remote areas." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 33 Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 33 "An Act relating to reporting of donations to and money or other donations spent, given, or paid by political parties." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 34 Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 34 "An Act relating to electronic mail activities and making certain electronic mail activities unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Act enumerating unfair trade practices and consumer protections." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 47 Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 47 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Nursing." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 65 Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 65 "An Act authorizing the Department of Corrections to enter into agreements with municipalities for new or expanded public correctional facilities in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Bethel, and the Municipality of Anchorage." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0260 Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 26, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:27 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate February 2003 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0261 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 Feb 24 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 26 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SB 38 ADOPTION OF SAFETY CODES + SB 62 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM + SB 63 MUNICIPAL ANNEXATIONS AND DETACHMENTS + HCR 2 EXTEND ALASKA RAILROAD TO FT. GREELY + HB 58 REINSTATEMENT OF NATIVE CORPS + HB 68 OFFICE OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS: INCLUDE MUNIS Feb 28 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 24 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 75 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 76 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Feb 25 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 75 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 76 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Feb 26 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- Key Campaign Presentation 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0262 FINANCE (continued) Feb 27 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 51 BONDS OF BOND BANK AUTHORITY SCR 1 SUPPORT ROADS/HOT SPRINGS LOOP ROAD Adoption Longevity Pay Increment Policy ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 24 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 2 PARENT LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE BY CHILD Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 25 AHFC LOANS TO EDUCATORS Feb 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 41 MEDICAID COSTS AND CRIMES + SB 78 MEDICAID FOR BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER + Overview: AK Statewide Suicide Prevention Council + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 24 Monday Capitol 122 1:00 PM -- Time and Location Change -- + Joint w/(H) Judiciary Confirmation Hearings: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics - Dennis "Skip" Cook Shirley McCoy Herman G. Walker, Jr Feb 26 Wednesday Capitol 122 1:00 PM -- Time and Location Change -- + Joint w/(H) Judiciary Confirmation Hearings: Judicial Council - Bill Gordon Violent Crimes Compensation Board - LeRoy Barker, Gerad G. Godfrey + Overview: Partners for Progress, Therapeutic/Wellness Courts, Electronic Monitoring for Alcohol Related Offenders 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0263 JUDICIARY (continued) Feb 28 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 25 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 72 EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA SB 47 EXTEND BOARD OF NURSING SB 48 EXTEND BOARD OF MIDWIVES Feb 26 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:15 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Labor and Commerce Confirmation Hearings: Regulatory Commission of Alaska- Dave Harbour, Mark Johnson Feb 27 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 73 AIDEA AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS SB 43 EXTEND STATE MEDICAL BOARD + SB 54 OVERTIME PAY FOR AIRLINE EMPLOYEES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 24 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SCR 3 EXTEND JT LEG SALMON INDUSTRY TASK FORCE HCR 6 EXTEND JT LEG SALMON INDUSTRY TASK FORCE + SB 74 DISCHARGE PREVENTION & CONTINGENCY PLANS + HB 69 REGULATION OF SHALLOW NATURAL GAS <No public testimony will be taken/ sub-committee assignment> Feb 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Confirmation Hearing: AK Oil and Gas Conservation Commission - Sarah H. Palin, Randy Ruedrich Feb 28 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0264 STATE AFFAIRS Feb 25 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 27 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM Confirmation Hearings: Commissioner, Dept of Administration - Mike Miller Commissioner, Dept of Public Safety - Bill Tandeske State Commission on Human Rights - Grace Merkes Lester Lunceford Robert B. Sawyer, Jr AK Public Offices Commission - Larry D. Wood ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 31 RAILROAD UTILITY CORRIDOR TO & IN CANADA <Bill Hearing Postponed to 3/11> Confirmation Hearing: Commissioner, Dept of Transportation and Public Facilities Feb 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 71 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS Mar 04 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 06 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 11 Tuesday Terry Miller 104 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- = SB 31 RAILROAD UTILITY CORRIDOR TO & IN CANADA <Bill Hearing Postponed to 3/18/03> Joint w/(H) Transportation Port of Bellingham 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0265 TRANSPORTATION (continued) Mar 13 Thursday Terry Miller 104 1:15 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Transportation Airport Bond Issues Mar 18 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/11/03 -- += SB 31 RAILROAD UTILITY CORRIDOR TO & IN CANADA Mar 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 40 CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS BY DOTPF ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Mar 11 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM Military Legislative Address: Lt General Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, USAF Commander, Alaska Command Brigadier General Craig Campbell, Adjutant General, Alaska National Guard ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 27 Thursday House Finance 519 4:00 PM Audits and Other Committee Business Including an Executive Session ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS FISH CAUCUS Feb 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Alaska Seafood Around the World: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute ---------------------------------------- 2003-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0266 JOINT SESSION Mar 05 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Chief Justice Dana Fabe Mar 31 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Ted Stevens