Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-04-24 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0943 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 24, 2003 Ninety-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:23 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. 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. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Dear Lord, I want to thank You for today and each senator, who with care and thoughtfulness, seeks to serve this state and those they represent. As "one nation under God" we look to You for keen minds, clear thoughts and purposeful direction. There are difficult decisions that must be made in the next few days, Lord, and we need Your wisdom and direction, for as one people in Your sight, we will all be affected by those decisions. I thank You for all that You have done, and continue to do for us as we seek to serve. In Jesus' blessed name I pray. Amen. Senator Green led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0944 Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninety-third legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated April 23 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 194 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 194(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act creating a tax credit under the Alaska Net Income Tax Act for contributions to regional development organizations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 249 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the award of costs and attorney fees to defendants under court rule in civil actions brought under monopoly and restraint of trade statutes; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0945 Standing Committee Reports SB 31 The Resources 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(RES) "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 no recommendation: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Elton, Lincoln. Signing do pass: Senators Seekins, Ben Stevens, Wagoner, Dyson. 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 89 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 89 "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" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(JUD) "An Act amending the definitions in the Regulation of Lobbying Act and the definition of 'lobbyist' as it applies in the act setting standards of conduct for legislators and legislative employees." 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0946 Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair. Signing do not pass: Senators Ellis, French. Signing no recommendation: Senators Therriault, Ogan. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 119 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 119 "An Act eliminating the Alaska Public Offices Commission; transferring campaign, public official, and lobbying financial disclosure record- keeping duties to the division of elections; relating to reports, summaries, and documents regarding campaign, public official, and lobbying financial disclosure; providing for enforcement by the Department of Law; making conforming statutory amendments; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(STA) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to issue advisory opinions; amending campaign financial disclosure requirements and the limits on lobbyists' campaign contributions to candidates; removing municipal elections and municipal officials from the campaign finance and public official financial disclosure laws; amending campaign contribution limits; amending the time limit on contributions after primary elections; amending the complaint procedures of the Alaska Public Offices Commission; amending the definition of 'political party' for state election campaigns; relating to the crime of campaign misconduct; providing for increased use of electronic filing for reports to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; amending the definitions of 'administrative action' and 'lobbyist' in the regulation of lobbying laws; amending the requirements for the reporting of financial interests by public officials; repealing restrictions on solicitation and acceptance of contributions during legislative sessions and in the capital city; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0947 Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 128 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 128 "An Act relating to licensing common carriers to dispense alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 128(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Taylor, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 156 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 156 "An Act relating to the posting and giving of certain warnings about drinking alcohol during pregnancy when selling or dispensing pregnancy testing kits, birth control devices, or birth control prescriptions." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Davis, Wilken, Guess. Signing amend: Senator Green. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0948 HB 135 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(HES) "An Act relating to marital and family therapists" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(HES) Signing no recommendation: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wilken, Green, Guess. Signing do pass: Senator Davis. 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. SJR 14 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Requesting the Federal Aviation Administration to fully staff and maintain flight service stations in Alaska. Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senators Lincoln, Elton, Taylor. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 195 SENATE BILL NO. 195 BY SENATORS GARY STEVENS, Olson, entitled: "An Act giving notice of and approving, and authorizing the entry into and issuance of certificates of participation for, the upgrade, expansion, and replacement of certain jails; and providing for an effective date." 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0949 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 196 SENATE BILL NO. 196 BY SENATOR GUESS, entitled: "An Act creating the George W. Bush No Child Left Behind school grant program and repealing the quality school funding grant program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 69 HOUSE BILL NO. 69 "An Act relating to regulation of shallow natural gas leasing and closely related energy projects; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Wagoner, Vice Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 664. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(RES) 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. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault stated SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(RES) will be on the April 25 calendar. HB 140 HOUSE BILL NO. 140(efd fld) "An Act relating to benefits for retired teachers or employees who participated in retirement incentive programs and are subsequently reemployed as a commissioner" was read the second time. 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0950 Senator Gary Stevens, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 570. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 140(STA) "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" (technical title change) 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. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault stated SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 140(STA) will be on the April 25 calendar. Citations Honoring - Ryan Wetherell, Alaska 2003 National Geography Bee Winner Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch 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. Unfinished Business President Therriault made the following appointments: Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force Senator Taylor Senator Gary Stevens Senator Elton, Alternate 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0951 Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Senator Wagoner Western States Legislative Forestry Task Force Senator Taylor Senator Ben Stevens Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Senator Wilken Senator Therriault, Alternate The Education Commission of the States Senator Bunde Pacific Northwest Economic Region Senator Dyson, Delegate Senator Seekins, Alternate Senator Olson, Delegate Senator Ben Stevens brought up the Judiciary Committee reports on confirmation of appointments of public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics (pages 380 and 889). Senator Ben Stevens moved that Herman G. Walker, Jr. be confirmed as a public member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The question being: "Shall Herman G. Walker, Jr. be confirmed as a public member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Confirm Herman G. Walker, Jr. as a public member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Herman G. Walker, Jr. was confirmed by the Senate. 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0952 Senator Ben Stevens moved that Dennis "Skip" Cook be confirmed as a public member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The question being: "Shall Dennis "Skip" Cook be confirmed as a public member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Confirm Dennis "Skip" Cook as a public member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Dennis "Skip" Cook was confirmed by the Senate. Senator Ben Stevens moved that Shirley McCoy be confirmed as a public member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. Senator Ben Stevens rose to a point of order. President Therriault cautioned the members, citing Mason's Manual, Rule 124. The question being: "Shall Shirley McCoy be confirmed as a public member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Confirm Shirley McCoy as a public member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics? YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Shirley McCoy was not confirmed by the Senate. 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0953 HB 69 Senators Cowdery, Green, Wilken, Taylor, Dyson, Wagoner, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Therriault, Bunde, Olson, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 69 "An Act relating to regulation of shallow natural gas leasing and closely related energy projects; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from April 25, evening plane time, to April 27, evening plane time. Without objection, Senator Bunde was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:45 a.m., April 25, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:12 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate June 2003 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0954 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 Apr 25 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 28 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 30 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SB 183 MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT May 02 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Meeting Canceled -- = SB 35 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = SB 36 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET = HB 76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <No Public Testimony> <Testimony by Invitation Only> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0955 FINANCE (continued) Apr 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- Time Change -- = SB 35 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = SB 36 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET = HB 76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <No Public Testimony> <Testimony by Invitation Only> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 25 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 35 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = SB 36 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET = HB 76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <No Public Testimony> <Testimony by Invitation Only> SB 53 REVOKE DRIVER'S LIC. FOR FATAL ACCIDENT SB 157 INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES = SB 65 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = HB 59 CLEANUP OF ILLEGAL DRUG SITES = SB 173 SCIENCE & TECH FOUNDATION/BIDCO/INT.TRADE HB 11 DEPOSITS TO THE PERMANENT FUND Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 65 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION HB 187 EXTEND BOARD OF STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE SB 146 COMMEMORATIVE VETERANS LICENSE PLATE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 117 ELIMINATING LONGEVITY BONUS PROGRAM <No Public Testimony> <Testimony by Invitation Only> = HB 112 AIDEA : BONDS & MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0956 FINANCE (continued) Apr 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- Time Change -- += SB 117 ELIMINATING LONGEVITY BONUS PROGRAM <Public Testimony> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 72 EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA SB 180 SAFETY CODE TASK FORCE <Pending Referral> = SB 148 PFD: ALLOWABLE ABSENCE FOR MILITARY SVC Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 100 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS <No Public Testimony> <Testimony by Invitation Only> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- Time Change -- += SB 100 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS <Public Testimony> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 28 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SCR 10 CHARTER SCHOOL TASK FORCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0957 JUDICIARY Apr 24 Thursday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM -- Time and Location Change -- += SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE Apr 25 Friday Beltz 211 1:00 PM + SB 8 TAMPERING WITH PUBLIC RECORDS + SB 55 TAMPERING WITH PUBLIC RECORDS + SB 161 MONOPOLY AND RESTRAINT OF TRADE ACTIONS + SB 171 SUITS & CLAIMS: MILITARY/FIRE/DEFENSE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Monday Beltz 211 1:00 PM + HB 52 SEX CRIME AND PORNOGRAPHY FORFEITURES + SB 22 CRIME VICTIMS' COMP.:SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT + HB 2 CIVIL STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS/SEX OFFENSES + SB 85 REPEAT SERIOUS SEX OFFENSES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:00 PM + SB 160 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DEFIBRILLATOR USE + HB 34 REPEAL SUNSET OF NEGOTIATED REG.MAKING + SB 152 CONCEALED HANDGUNS + HB 249 RESTRAINT OF TRADE: FEES AND COSTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Friday Beltz 211 1:00 PM + HB 114 ISSUANCE OF SEARCH WARRANTS + HB 49 EXPAND DNA DATABASE + SB 30 ABORTION: INFORMED CONSENT; INFORMATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 24 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 180 SAFETY CODE TASK FORCE += SB 114 INCREASE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE += SB 102 CHARITABLE GAMING REVENUE += SB 168 CIGARETTE SALE/DISTRIBUTION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0958 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Apr 29 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 175 LIABILITY:RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY/BOATS/AIR + SB 176 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR LIVESTOCK ACTIVITIES + HB 214 PUNITIVE DAMAGES AGAINST EMPLOYERS + HB 184 INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 13 INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION BY CREDIT RATING + SB 186 CHARITABLE GAMING/ELECTRONIC GAMING + SB 178 STATE LOTTERY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 25 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 143 COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS SB 88 FOREST RESOURCES & PRACTICES STANDARDS <Bill Hearing Postponed to 4/28/03> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 88 FOREST RESOURCES & PRACTICES STANDARDS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 4/25/03> + SB 56 SPORT FISHING FEES FOR YUKON RESIDENTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 155 HUNTING SAME DAY AIRBORNE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 149 REPEAL CERTAIN TIMBER SALE REQUIREMENTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0959 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 24 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HCR 11 ALASKA SALMON WEEK + SB 63 MUNICIPAL ANNEXATIONS AND DETACHMENTS + SB 46 STALKING & PROTECTIVE ORDERS + HB 1 STALKING & PROTECTIVE ORDERS + HB 109 TREASURY WARRANTS/LAPSED APPROPRIATIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HB 14 PERMANENT FUND ALLOWABLE ABSENCES HB 45 SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG HCR 7 UNIFORM RULES: EXECUTIVE SESSIONS SB 145 REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SJR 18 CONST. AM: PF APPROPS/INFLATION-PROOFING + SB 195 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION FOR JAILS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled HB 127 ROADSIDE MEMORIALS <Pending Referral> ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 24 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 125 STATE CONTRACTS + HB 81 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION + HB 127 ROADSIDE MEMORIALS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 125 STATE CONTRACTS += HB 81 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0960 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 29 Tuesday House Finance 519 8:00 AM Audits and Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL May 02 Friday Capitol 208 12:00 PM Information Technology Subcommittee Information Technology & Alaska's Future ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS Apr 29 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + How Child Abuse is Being Addressed: AK Children's Alliance and Children's Advocacy Center Working Group ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Apr 25 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski