Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-03-31 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0631 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 31, 2003 Seventieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 10:51 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Dyson, Olson were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Taylor. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom, yes Lord, the wisdom to know the difference. Amen. Senator Seekins led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-seventh through sixty-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate move down the calendar to Unfinished Business. Without objection, the Senate proceeded to: 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0632 Unfinished Business Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from March 31, noon and on April 2. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Recess Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:54 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House Speaker Kott called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Therriault, who called the Joint Session to order at 11:01 a.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to hear an address by the Honorable Ted Stevens. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. President Therriault introduced the Honorable Frank Murkowski, Governor, and Jim Clark, his Chief of Staff. President Therriault appointed Senators Ben Stevens and Gary Stevens to escort Senator Ted Stevens to the Joint Session. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0633 The Senate Sergeant at Arms, Jamiann Stevens, announced U.S. Senator Ted Stevens' entrance to the House Chamber. The Honorable Ted Stevens was escorted to the rostrum and introduced by President Therriault. The Senator requested a moment of silence to honor the sacrifices of the men and women of our armed forces. Senator Ted Stevens delivered his address. This address appears in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 7. Following his address, there was a question and answer period. The Honorable Ted Stevens received a standing ovation and was escorted from the chamber by Senators Gary Stevens and Ben Stevens. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Therriault adjourned the Joint Session at 12:07 p.m. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 12:15 p.m. Messages from the Governor Letter dated and received March 28 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Nelson Page - Anchorage Appointed: 03/03/1995 Reappointed: 06/02/1998 Reappointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2008 The appointment was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0634 Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Kevin L. Gottlieb - Anchorage Appointed: 03/25/20003 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 The appointment was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. Commission on Judicial Conduct Richard Burton - Ketchikan Appointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2007 The appointment was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Board of Nursing Rosalie A. Acoba - Kodiak Appointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2007 Catherine A. Giessel - Anchorage Appointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Sally Harvey - Noorvik Appointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 James E. Jurrens - Juneau Appointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2004 Cathleen Ringstad Winfree - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2007 The appointments were referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. Board of Pharmacy Michael Pauley - Eagle River Appointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2004 The appointment was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0635 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Mark Doner - Palmer Appointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Thomas Lamal - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/2520/03 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 The appointments were referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. Alaska Workers Compensation Board John Abshire - Wasilla Appointed: 07/23/1997 Reappointed: 08/28/2000 Reappointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Richard Behrends - Juneau Appointed: 11/21/2000 Reappointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Andrew Piekarski - Eagle River Appointed: 03/07/1999 Reappointed: 08/28/2000 Reappointed: 03/25/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Marc Stemp - Bethel Appointed: 03/2520/03 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Messages from the House SJR 9 Message dated March 28 was read, stating the House passed and returned: 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0636 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(STA) Expressing confidence in and support for all members of the military, their families, and employers of members of the National Guard. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 54 Message dated March 28 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 54 "An Act exempting flight crew members of certain air carriers from overtime pay requirements." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated March 28 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 59 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 59(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "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." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0637 Concur Messages SB 78 Message dated March 28 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration 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" with the following amendment: SENATE BILL NO. 78 am H Senator Ben Stevens 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: SB 78 am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SB 78? Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Dyson, Hoffman, Olson and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting SENATE BILL NO. 78 am H "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." Senator Ben Stevens 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. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0638 The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Communications The following Budget and Audit Reports were received from Pat Davidson, Legislative Auditor, in accordance with AS 24.20.311 and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Medical Assistance, Internal Control Over Medicaid Payments, January 31, 2003 Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Sunset Review, November 29, 2002 Disclosure letters received in accordance with AS 24.60 will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 3 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 8. Standing Committee Reports SB 31 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 31 "An Act relating to a railroad utility corridor for extension of the Alaska Railroad to Canada and to extension of the Alaska Railroad to connect with the North American railroad system" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(TRA) "An Act relating to a transportation corridor for extension of the Alaska Railroad to Canada and to extension of the Alaska Railroad to connect with the North American railroad system." Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair; Senator Therriault. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Wagoner. Signing amend: Senator Lincoln. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0639 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Resources Committee. SB 82 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 82 "An Act relating to the state alcoholic beverage tax for certain wine and other beverages" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 82(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, Gary Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators French, Seekins. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 123 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 123 "An Act relating to adoptions that include a subsidy payment by the state; eliminating annual review of the subsidy paid by the state after adoption of a hard-to-place child has occurred; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Bunde, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 9 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) am "An Act relating to the registration of individuals who perform home inspections; relating to regulation of contractors; relating to registration fees for specialty contractors, home inspectors, and associate home inspectors; relating to home inspection 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0640 requirements for residential loans purchased or approved by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to civil actions by and against home inspectors and to civil actions arising from residential unit inspections; repealing a law that limits liability for damages based on a duty to inspect a residential unit to damages caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator Seekins. Signing no recommendation: Senators Davis, French, Gary Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 12 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(JUD) am "An Act relating to the crime of harassment committed by use of electronic communication" and recommended the adoption of the House Judiciary Letter of Intent (House Journal, page 181). Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Bunde, Ben Stevens, Taylor. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0641 HB 71 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 71 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; and relating to the regulation of certified direct-entry midwives." Title change authorized by SCR 7 (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Bunde, Ben Stevens, Taylor. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 163 SENATE BILL NO. 163 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, entitled: "An Act relating to trusts, including trust protectors, trustee advisors, transfers of property in trust, and transfers of trust interests, and to creditors' claims against property subject to a power of appointment." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 25 SENATE BILL NO. 25 "An Act relating to the teachers' housing loan program in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0642 Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 489. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 25(FIN) "An Act relating to the acquisition of teachers' housing by regional educational attendance areas and to teachers' housing loan programs in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Ben Stevens 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. 25(FIN) was read the third time. Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 25(FIN) "An Act relating to the acquisition of teachers' housing by regional educational attendance areas and to teachers' housing loan programs in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 25(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 16 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Green Excused: Dyson, Hoffman, Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 25(FIN) passed the Senate. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0643 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 139 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 139(RES) "An Act approving an interim classification by the commissioner of natural resources closing certain land within the Glacier Creek and Winner Creek drainages to new mineral entry; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 139(RES) was read the third time. Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens, French, Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 139(RES) "An Act approving an interim classification by the commissioner of natural resources closing certain land within the Glacier Creek and Winner Creek drainages to new mineral entry; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 139(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 16 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Taylor Excused: Dyson, Hoffman, Olson 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0644 and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 139(RES) passed the Senate. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 45 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(JUD) "An Act relating to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee" was read the third time. Senator French moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 2: Delete "discourages," Page 2, line 3: Delete "full" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Green objected. Senator Taylor moved that the amendment be divided. President Therriault ruled the amendment divisible and stated it would be divided as follows: Amendment 1-A: Page 2, line 2: Delete "discourages," 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0645 Amendment 1-B: Page 2, line 3: Delete "full" The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1-A be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 45(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1-A YEAS: 7 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Wagoner Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wilken Excused: Dyson, Hoffman, Olson French changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, Amendment No. 1-A failed. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1-B be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 45(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1-B YEAS: 7 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Wagoner Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wilken Excused: Dyson, Hoffman, Olson and so, Amendment No. 1-B failed. The bill was automatically in third reading. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0646 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(JUD) "An Act relating to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 45(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Green, Guess, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Lincoln Excused: Dyson, Hoffman, Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(JUD) passed the Senate. Senator French gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 5 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to act to ensure that federal agencies do not retain records relating to lawful purchase or ownership of firearms gathered through the Brady Handgun Bill instant check system, was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 170. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(STA) was adopted. Senators Taylor, Ogan, Cowdery, Wilken, Green, Gary Stevens, Davis, Ben Stevens, Seekins, Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0647 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(STA) Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to act to ensure that federal agencies do not retain records relating to lawful purchase or ownership of firearms gathered through the Brady Handgun Bill instant check system, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 5(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Dyson, Hoffman, Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Ellie Claus, 2003 Junior Iditarod Champion Senator(s) Bunde, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken In Memoriam - Douglas V. Euers Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken 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. 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0648 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 25 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 25(FIN) "An Act relating to the acquisition of teachers' housing by regional educational attendance areas and to teachers' housing loan programs in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 5 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(STA) Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to act to ensure that federal agencies do not retain records relating to lawful purchase or ownership of firearms gathered through the Brady Handgun Bill instant check system, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 2, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:19 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate March 2003 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0649 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 31 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 02 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 136 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Apr 04 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 31 Monday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Time Change -- = HB 12 HARASSMENT BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION = SB 123 ELIMINATE REVIEW OF ADOPTION SUBSIDIES <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 3/28/03> = HB 71 EXTEND BOARD OF MIDWIVES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 01 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 40 CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS BY DOTPF <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 3/28/03> = SB 106 FEE FOR STUDDED TIRES <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 3/28/03> SB 115 CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES PROGRAM EXPENSES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0650 FINANCE (continued) Apr 02 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 124 ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE GRANTS SB 108 HEALTH FACILITY MEDICAID RATES/ADV. COM'N SB 109 MEDICAID COST CONTAINMENT & PRIORITY LIST Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM HB 16 STRANDED GAS DEVELOPMENT ACT AMENDMENTS <Pending Referral> SB 86 INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 04 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 103 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 31 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 03 Thursday Beltz 211 5:00 PM -- Time and Location Change -- += SB 105 MEDICAID:CHILDREN/PREGNANT WOMEN/FACILITY += SB 30 ABORTION: INFORMED CONSENT; INFORMATION + SB 107 CORRESPONDENCE STUDY + SB 110 UNDER SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 31 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 155 HUNTING SAME DAY AIRBORNE += SB 89 DEFINITION OF LOBBYING += SB 9 CLEANUP OF ILLEGAL DRUG SITES 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0651 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 02 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 53 REVOKE DRIVER'S LIC. FOR FATAL ACCIDENT += SB 58 PFD INELIGIBILITY/MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE += SB 59 PERMANENT FUND INELIGIBILITY FOR DUI += SB 2 PARENT LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE BY CHILD Apr 04 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 97 ATTY FEES: PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGANTS <Pending Referral> + HB 82 COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MAIL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 01 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + SB 95 72-HOUR NOTICE OF TEACHER STRIKE ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 31 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 16 STRANDED GAS DEVELOPMENT ACT AMENDMENTS + SB 139 AK SALMON PRICE REPORT PROGRAM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SJR 12 SUPPORTING HALIBUT BY-CATCH PROJECT + Confirmation Hearing: Commissioner, Dept of Fish & Game - Kevin Duffy <Confirmation Hearing Postponed> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 04 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 127 PRIORITY TREATMENT OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS + SB 142 DNR LEAD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0652 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 01 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 29 SUNSET DATES FOR DEPARTMENTS + SB 137 EMPLOYMENT TAX FOR EDUCATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HB 52 SEX CRIME AND PORNOGRAPHY FORFEITURES + SB 148 PFD: ALLOWABLE ABSENCE FOR MILITARY SVC + SB 146 COMMEMORATIVE VETERANS LICENSE PLATE + SB 85 REPEAT SERIOUS SEX OFFENSES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SCR 6 LOCATION OF NEW SEAFOOD LAB + SB 22 CRIME VICTIMS' COMP.:SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + SB 158 MOVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL TO DHSS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 01 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Postponed -- SB 140 ROAD SIGNS TO PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY <Bill Hearing Postponed> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Apr 03 Thursday Beltz 211 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled to 4/10/03 -- FY04 Budget Close-out Apr 10 Thursday Beltz 211 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 4/3/03 -- FY04 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0653 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Apr 04 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Apr 04 Friday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM Review Agency Programs Proposed FY04 Budget Apr 07 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM Review Agency Programs Proposed FY04 Budget Apr 09 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM Preliminary FY04 Budget Close-out Apr 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM FY04 Budget Close-out and Agency Response ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM Apr 03 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 4:30 PM Overview of FY04 Budget Request Apr 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 11:30 AM FY04 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Apr 02 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 12:15 PM Department Overview ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Apr 10 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM ---------------------------------------- 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0654 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) FISH & GAME Apr 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Apr 02 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM FY04 Operating Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 31 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM Review Agency Programs Proposed FY04 Budget Apr 01 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM Review Agency Programs Proposed FY04 Budget Apr 02 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM Review Agency Programs Proposed FY04 Budget Apr 08 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM Preliminary FY04 Budget Close-out Apr 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM FY04 Budget Close-out and Agency Response ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Apr 03 Thursday Beltz 211 12:00 PM -- Rescheduled to 4/9/03 -- FY04 Budget Close-out Apr 09 Wednesday Beltz 211 12:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 4/3/03 -- FY04 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0655 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) LAW Apr 04 Friday Beltz 211 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled to 4/11/03 -- FY04 Budget Close-out Apr 11 Friday Beltz 211 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 4/4/03 -- FY04 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Apr 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM FY04 Operating Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Apr 03 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Department Overview Apr 08 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 11:00 AM -- Meeting Canceled -- Apr 11 Friday Butrovich 205 12:30 PM ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Apr 02 Wednesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled to 4/9/03 -- FY04 Budget Close-out Apr 09 Wednesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 4/2/03 -- FY04 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Apr 01 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- 2003-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0656 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) PUBLIC SAFETY (continued) Apr 08 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Apr 09 Wednesday Beltz 211 4:00 PM -- Time Change -- ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Apr 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM FY04 Operating Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Mar 31 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Ted Stevens Apr 25 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski