Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-02-28 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0287 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 28, 2003 Thirty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 10:10 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Ogan, Wilken were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Jim Duncan of the Peninsula Christian Center, Soldotna. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Let's pray: Heavenly Father, I am grateful for the opportunity to be here this morning, and I'm thankful to be able to pray for those who have answered the call. They've answered a call of leadership, of servant leadership, and some may even ask why, Lord, at a time like this, with a future that has some difficult navigation to be done. I just pray that we would rely on You. I know that they may ask, Lord, what does the future hold, but we rely on a God that knows the plan and the future for us, and has a hope for us. So we pray that You would bless each Senator. We invoke Your wisdom and insight for state issues and then even as our country navigates global issues, we pray that the same wisdom of our Heavenly Father would be handed down to those in national offices: our President, our Congress. And then we also pray today for travel mercy. We pray, Lord, that You keep 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0288 Your hand upon each one that may be traveling today. We ask it in Christ's name. Amen. Senator Lincoln led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the thirty-seventh and thirty-eighth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated February 27 was received, requesting that previously submitted expiration dates for certain appointees to boards and commissions be corrected in order to adhere to AS 39.05.053. Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Dan F. Kennedy - Wasilla Appointed: 04/25/03 Expires: 03/01/07 Laura Welles - Kenai Appointed: 04/25/03 Expires: 03/01/07 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Robert E. Gilfilian - Anchorage Appointed: 03/01/03 Expires: 03/01/06 Kimberly Mills - Homer Appointed: 02/12/03 Expires: 03/01/06 Board of Dispensing Opticians Roberta Rawcliffe - Wasilla Appointed: 02/19/99 Reappointed: 07/18/02 Expires: 03/01/06 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0289 State Board of Education and Early Development Shirley Holloway - Anchorage Appointed: 03/03/03 Expires: 03/01/05 Richard I. Mauer - Delta Junction Appointed: 02/20/03 Expires 03/01/08 Sylvia Reynolds - Soldotna Appointed: 02/20/03 Expires 03/01/04 Rex Rock - Point Hope Appointed: 02/20/03 Expires 03/01/04 State Commission for Human Rights Robert B. Sawyer, Jr. - Fairbanks Appointed: 02/19/03 Expires: 03/01/08 Alaska Judicial Council Bill Gordon - Fairbanks Appointed: 05/18/03 Expires: 03/01/09 State Medical Board Dr. G. Bert Flaming - Glennallen Appointed: 02/12/03 Expires: 03/01/04 Dr. John Troxel - Anchorage Appointed: 02/12/03 Expires: 03/01/06 Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Sarah H. Palin - Wasilla Appointed: 02/19/03 Expires: 03/01/08 Randy Ruedrich - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/03 Expires: 03/01/06 Personnel Board Paulette M. Simpson - Juneau Appointed 02/11/03 Expires: 03/01/08 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Mary Ann Paul - Eagle River Appointed: 11/22/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Steve MacSwain - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/03 Expires: 03/01/06 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0290 University of Alaska Board of Regents Mary K. Hughes - Anchorage Appointed: 07/09/02 Expires 02/01/09 Michael Snowden - Sitka Appointed: 01/21/03 Expires 02/01/09 Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) Mark Johnson - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/03 Expires 03/01/09 Messages from the House Message dated February 28 was read, stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Twenty-third Legislature at 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 4, 2003, for the purpose of limited confirmation of Governor Murkowski's appointees. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Message dated February 27 was read, stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Twenty-third Alaska Legislature at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003, for the purpose of hearing Governor Murkowski's 2003 Budget Address. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0291 SJR 4 Message dated February 26 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated February 26 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 79 HOUSE BILL NO. 79 BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 101 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 101(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making special appropriations to promote the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas exploration and development; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0292 Standing Committee Reports Report dated February 26 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee in Joint Session with the House Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointments and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a Joint Session for consideration: Regulatory Commission of Alaska Dave Harbour Mark Johnson There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individuals by committee members. This does not reflect intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator Seekins, Vice Chair; Senators Gary Stevens, Davis, French. Reports dated February 26 were read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointments and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a Joint Session for consideration: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Sarah H. Palin Randy Ruedrich This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Dyson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Lincoln, Elton. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0293 Report dated February 27 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate State Affairs Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointment and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a Joint Session for consideration: Commissioner - Department of Public Safety Bill Tandeske There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individual by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Dyson, Guess. Report dated February 27 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate State Affairs Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointment and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a Joint Session for consideration: Commissioner - Department of Administration Mike Miller There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individual by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Dyson, Guess, Hoffman. SB 43 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 43 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Davis, French, Gary Stevens. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0294 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 51 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 51 "An Act relating to revenue bonds issued by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority and the total amount of bonds and notes outstanding of that authority; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Green and Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 54 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 54 "An Act exempting flight crew members of certain air carriers from overtime pay requirements." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Davis, French, Gary Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 62 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 62 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senators Taylor, Gary Stevens, Lincoln, Elton. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0295 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 63 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 63 "An Act relating to municipal property taxation in annexed and detached areas; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senator Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Gary Stevens, Elton. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 71 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to funding for transportation enhancement projects" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(TRA) "An Act relating to funding for transportation projects; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair; Senators Olson, Wagoner. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. Signing amend: Senator Lincoln. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0296 SB 73 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 73 "An Act relating to the authority of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Davis, French, Gary Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 78 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 78 "An Act relating to an optional group of persons eligible for medical assistance who require treatment for breast and cervical cancer; relating to cost sharing by those recipients under the medical assistance program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wilken, Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Guess. Signing amend: Senator Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health & Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 58 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 58 "An Act relating to the reinstatement of Native corporations; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senators Taylor, Gary Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Elton. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0297 HB 68 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 68(JUD) "An Act relating to the jurisdiction of the office of victims' rights." Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senators Taylor, Gary Stevens, Elton. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SCR 1 The Finance Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Relating to economic development generated by new road construction and to the design and construction of the Hot Springs Loop Road to connect Chena Hot Springs and Circle Hot Springs and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(FIN) Relating to economic development generated by new road construction and to the design and construction of the Hot Springs Loop Road to connect Chena Hot Springs and Circle Hot Springs, of a highway along the Bradfield/Iskut Rivers transportation corridor, of the Knik Arm Crossing, of a road from Iliamna Bay to Pile Bay, and of other roads and highways. Signing do pass: Senators Green and Wilken, Cochair; Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Olson, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0298 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 8 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, Relating to the division of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 86 SENATE BILL NO. 86 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the rate of interest on delinquent taxes." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 87 SENATE BILL NO. 87 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, entitled: "An Act relating to principal and income in the administration of trusts and decedents' estates and the mental health trust fund; adopting a version of the Uniform Principal and Income Act; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 88 SENATE BILL NO. 88 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, entitled: "An Act relating to standards for forest resources and practices; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0299 SB 89 SENATE BILL NO. 89 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, entitled: "An Act amending the definition of 'lobbyist' in the Regulation of Lobbying Act, and as it applies in the act setting standards of conduct for legislators and legislative employees, to define 'regular' and 'substantial' as those terms describe activities for which a person receives consideration for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 90 SENATE BILL NO. 90 BY SENATOR GARY STEVENS, entitled: "An Act relating to the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 91 SENATE BILL NO. 91 BY SENATOR DAVIS, entitled: "An Act relating to the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 92 SENATE BILL NO. 92 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0300 "An Act amending the standards applicable to determining whether, for purposes of the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act, a proposed new investment constitutes a qualified project, and extending the deadline for applications relating to the development of contracts for payments in lieu of taxes and for royalty adjustments that may be submitted for consideration under that Act; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 93 SENATE BILL NO. 93 BY SENATOR WAGONER, entitled: "An Act relating to limitations on actions to quiet title to, eject a person from, or recover real property or the possession of it; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. SB 94 SENATE BILL NO. 94 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to benefits for retired teachers or employees who participated in retirement incentive programs and are subsequently reemployed as a commissioner; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Governor's transmittal letter dated February 27: 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0301 Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to reemployment of certain members of the Teachers' Retirement System of Alaska (TRS) and the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who have retired under a retirement incentive plan (RIP). The objective of this bill is to allow a person who retired under a RIP to return to state service as a commissioner without being penalized. It is in the best interest of the people of Alaska to ensure that administrative departments of state government be managed by competent, skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced persons. Choosing to serve Alaska as the head of a state agency, in many cases, requires an individual to make sacrifices they may never have anticipated. This bill would remove one of the major disincentives, and give the Governor greater flexibility in filling out his cabinet. Under existing law, if a TRS or PERS member who took normal retirement and retired under a RIP is re-employed in the TRS or PERS system, the member forfeits the incentive credit and becomes indebted to the TRS or PERS. This bill would allow a TRS or PERS member in this situation who is re-employed as a commissioner to accept the position without being subject to the reemployment indebtedness. Under existing law, a retired member of the TRS or PERS who took normal retirement and is re-employed in a TRS or PERS position may elect to continue receiving the member's retirement benefits during the period of employment. A member who retired under a RIP, however, may not make the election to continue receiving TRS or PERS retirement benefits. This bill would allow a TRS or PERS member in this situation who is subsequently re-employed as a commissioner to elect to continue receiving retirement benefit payments during the period of reemployment. Finally, under existing law, the option to elect to continue receiving TRS or PERS benefits during the period of reemployment is repealed as of July 1, 2005. This bill repeals that option for individuals subject to the bill, i.e., TRS or PERS members who retired under a RIP and are subsequently re-employed as a commissioner. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0302 I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Jason P. Quinn Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ogan, French, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Taylor, Wilken In Memoriam - Michael Lee Mikkelsen Senator(s) Ogan, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken In Memoriam - Patricia Marie Acton Senator(s) Ogan, Green, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken Representative(s) Masek In Memoriam - Larry L. Clendenen Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Taylor, Wilken In Memoriam - Jonathan Bruce Perry Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Taylor, Wilken 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0303 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. Unfinished Business Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 3, to plane time. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. Senator Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from February 28, evening plane time, through March 3, morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Bunde was excused. Senator Guess moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from March 5, noon, through March 10, plane time. Without objection, Senator Guess was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Enrollment SCR 5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Relating to declaring March 2003 as Sobriety Awareness Month, was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:33 p.m., February 27, 2003. 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0304 Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 3 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:31 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate February 2003 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0305 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 28 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 03 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 05 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 38 ADOPTION OF SAFETY CODES += HCR 2 EXTEND ALASKA RAILROAD TO FT. GREELY Mar 07 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 03 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 78 MEDICAID FOR BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER = SB 75 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 76 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 04 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Joint w/(H) Finance State of Our University Address President Mark Hamilton, University of Alaska 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0306 FINANCE (continued) Mar 05 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 75 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 76 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS HB 101 APPROP: GRANT TO ARCTIC POWER FOR ANWR = SB 20 EXTEND BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS SB 47 EXTEND BOARD OF NURSING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 06 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 75 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 76 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS SB 25 AHFC LOANS TO EDUCATORS SB 43 EXTEND STATE MEDICAL BOARD HB 71 EXTEND BOARD OF MIDWIVES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 07 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 03 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: University of Alaska Board of Regents - James C. Hayes, Cynthia Henry, Mary K. Hughes, Michael Snowden, Derek Miller Board of Education and Early Development- Patsy DeWitt, Esther Cox, Shirley Holloway, Richard I. Mauer, Sylvia Reynolds, Rex Rock, Tim R. Scott + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 8 TAMPERING WITH PUBLIC RECORDS + SB 55 TAMPERING WITH PUBLIC RECORDS + SB 17 MEDICAID FOR BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0307 JUDICIARY Feb 28 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 03 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 05 Wednesday Capitol 120 1:00 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Judiciary Confirmation Hearings: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics - Dennis "Skip" Cook, Herman G. Walker, Jr Judicial Council - Bill Gordon Violent Crimes Compensation Board - Gerad G. Godfrey Mar 07 Friday Capitol 120 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 04 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SJR 7 VANCOUVER'S BID FOR 2010 WINTER GAMES Confirmation Hearings: Board of Public Accountancy Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Board of Chiropractic Examiners Board of Marine Pilots Personnel Board Certified Real Estate Appraisers Board of Veterinary Examiners Workers Compensation Board Mar 06 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 72 EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA ---------------------------------------- 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0308 RESOURCES Feb 28 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 03 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing: Commissioner, Dept of Fish & Game (Pending Referral) + SB 79 EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 92 STRANDED GAS DEVELOPMENT ACT AMENDMENTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 07 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 06 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM <Rescheduled from 2/27/03> + Confirmation Hearings: State Commission on Human Rights - Grace Merkes Lester Lunceford Robert B. Sawyer, Jr AK Public Offices Commission - Larry D. Wood + SCR 4 AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH + SB 77 WILLIAM RANSOM WOOD CENTENNIAL BRIDGE ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 04 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 83 SVEN HAAKANSON AIRPORT AT OLD HARBOR SB 23 ANCHORAGE COASTAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Mar 06 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0309 TRANSPORTATION (continued) 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 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 ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES WORLD TRADE AND STATE/FEDERAL RELATIONS Mar 10 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM Briefings: Northern Forum, Circumpolar Infrastructure Task Force ---------------------------------------- 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 2003-02-28 Senate Journal Page 0310 LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 27 Thursday House Finance 519 4:00 PM Audits and Other Committee Business Including an Executive Session ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Mar 04 Tuesday House Chamber 12:00 PM Limited Confirmation of Governor's Appointees Mar 05 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Chief Justice Dana Fabe Mar 05 Wednesday House Chamber 7:00 PM Budget Address Governor Frank Murkowski Mar 31 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Ted Stevens