Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-05-02 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1095 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday May 2, 2003 One Hundred Second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:26 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Davis was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Taylor was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend C. Ronald Covey of the Douglas Community United Methodist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Mr. President, Honorable Senators, members of the staff, distinguished guests and visitors, with the deepest respect for the diversity of faith traditions in our great state, let us take this moment for prayer and reflection. Creating Spirit, we come to the end of another busy week. We thank You for the men and women of this Senate. While others have been enjoying the beautiful weather, they have kept at their tasks and done their best to fulfill their responsibilities. Grant them, we pray, O Spirit, a little quiet time each day. Help them to recreate their inmost being. Let them draw strength from Mother Earth and Father Sky; let them draw love and encouragement from family, from friends and from constituents; let them rediscover and renew the joy of service to our great land and its people that first led them to this calling. Refresh and strengthen them with Your presence now, O Spirit, not only for this session, but for all that are to come. Amen. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1096 Senator Seekins led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred first legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House HB 140 Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 140(efd fld) thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 140(STA) am S(efd fld S) "An Act relating to benefits for retired teachers or employees who participated in retirement incentive programs and are subsequently reemployed as a commissioner." SB 120 Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 120 "An Act relating to the state's sovereign immunity for certain actions regarding injury, illness, or death of state-employed seamen and to workers' compensation coverage for those seamen; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Recede Messages HB 69 Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 69 and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1097 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(RES) "An Act relating to regulation of shallow natural gas leasing and closely related energy projects; and providing for an effective date." Message dated May 2 was read, stating the House respectfully requests the return of HOUSE BILL NO. 69 and SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69. President Therriault stated that, without objection, the bill would be returned to the House. Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 61 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing an exploration and development incentive tax credit for operators and working interest owners directly engaged in the exploration for and development of gas for sale and delivery without reference to volume from a lease or property in the state; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 102 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 102(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to concealed deadly weapons." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1098 HB 105 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to loans to satisfy past due federal tax obligations of commercial fishermen and to the commercial fishing loan program." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 266 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to questioned ballots and questioned voters, voter registration, training of election officials, preparation of election materials, provision of election materials, forms, and supplies for polling places, voter identification, absentee voting, and counting ballots; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 124 Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 124 and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 124(TRA) "An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers and their employers and to railroad-highway grade crossings; and providing for an effective date." In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1099 Representative Holm, Chair Representative McGuire Representative Gruenberg Senator Ben Stevens moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 124(TRA) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to HB 124? Effective Date YEAS: 2 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Elton, French Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis Absent: Taylor and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Cowdery, Chair Senator Ogan Senator French The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1100 Standing Committee Reports SB 13 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 13 "An Act prohibiting discrimination in insurance rates based on credit rating or credit scoring; and providing for an effective date." Signing amend: Senator Bunde, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators French, Seekins. Signing no recommendation: Senator Gary Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 195 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 195 "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" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 195(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Cowdery, Dyson, Guess. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 45 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 45 "An Act adding a second verse to the official Alaska state song." Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Hoffman, Dyson, Guess. Signing no recommendation: Senator Cowdery. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1101 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, University of Alaska The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 127 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(STA) "An Act relating to roadside memorials within the right-of- way of a state highway" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Dyson, Guess. 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. HB 214 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(JUD) "An Act relating to the recovery of punitive damages against an employer who is determined to be vicariously liable for the act or omission of an employee; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator Seekins. Signing no recommendation: Senator Gary Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1102 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 19 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 BY SENATORS LINCOLN, Ellis, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the Alaska permanent fund. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 212 SENATE BILL NO. 212 BY SENATOR OGAN, entitled: "An Act relating to wildfires and other natural disasters." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Resources Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 89 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" was read the second time. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1103 Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 945. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the Judiciary Committee Substitute be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 89 Second Reading Adopt Judiciary Committee Substitute? YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis Excused: Davis Absent: Taylor and so 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" 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 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(JUD) will be on the May 3 calendar. SB 142 SENATE BILL NO. 142 "An Act designating the Department of Natural Resources as lead agency for resource development projects; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1104 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. SENATE BILL NO. 142 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 142 "An Act designating the Department of Natural Resources as lead agency for resource development projects; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 142 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis Absent: Taylor and so, SENATE BILL NO. 142 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 and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. The presence of Senator Taylor was noted. SB 146 SENATE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to a commemorative veterans' license plate; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 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. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1105 SENATE BILL NO. 146 was read the third time. Senators Wilken, Dyson, Gary Stevens, French, Lincoln, Wagoner, Seekins, Elton, Taylor, Cowdery, Olson, Therriault, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to a commemorative veterans' license plate; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 146 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis and so, SENATE BILL NO. 146 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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 155 SENATE BILL NO. 155 "An Act relating to hunting on the same day airborne; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Ogan, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 1073. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RES) "An Act relating to predator control programs; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1106 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 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RES) will be on the May 3 calendar. Senators Lincoln, Ogan, Cowdery, Green, Dyson, Wagoner, Ben Stevens, Therriault, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 160 SENATE BILL NO. 160 "An Act relating to civil liability for use or attempted use of an automated external defibrillator; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Dyson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 834. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 160(HES) 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. Senator Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 160(HES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 160(HES) "An Act relating to civil liability for use or attempted use of an automated external defibrillator; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1107 CSSB 160(HES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton, Taylor Excused: Davis and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 160(HES) 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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 52 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(JUD) "An Act relating to the forfeiture of property used to possess or distribute child pornography, to commit indecent viewing or photography, to commit a sex offense, or to solicit the commission of, attempt to commit, or conspire to commit possession or distribution of child pornography, indecent viewing or photography, or a sexual offense" was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 782. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(STA) "An Act relating to the crime of distribution of child pornography and to the forfeiture of property used to possess or distribute child pornography, to commit indecent viewing or photography, to commit a sex offense, or to solicit the commission of, attempt to commit, or conspire to commit possession or distribution of child pornography, indecent viewing or photography, or a sexual offense" was adopted. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1108 Special Order of Business SCR 9 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 52, relating to the forfeiture of certain property used in certain crimes, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 9 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (p. 782), was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 52, relating to the forfeiture of certain property used in certain crimes pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 9 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis Absent: Guess and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1109 Second Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 52 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(STA) "An Act relating to the crime of distribution of child pornography and to the forfeiture of property used to possess or distribute child pornography, to commit indecent viewing or photography, to commit a sex offense, or to solicit the commission of, attempt to commit, or conspire to commit possession or distribution of child pornography, indecent viewing or photography, or a sexual offense" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 52(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Third Reading of House Bills HB 159 HOUSE BILL NO. 159 was read the third time. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1110 The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 159 "An Act relating to the frequency of examinations of certain persons licensed to engage in the business of making loans of money, credit, goods, or things in action; repealing the requirement for a state examination and evaluation of the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 159 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 159 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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Susan Okeson Senator(s) Guess, Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - John W. Katz Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Guess, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1111 Honoring - Cleo Bishop, Jr. Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Guess, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, 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. Unfinished Business SB 125 President Therriault added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 125 "An Act relating to protests of state contract awards, to claims on state contracts and to hearings under the State Procurement Code; making conforming amendments in the State Procurement Code; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 98 Senator Taylor requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 98(TRA) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 98(TRA) "An Act relating to civil liability for boat owners and to civil liability for guest passengers on an aircraft or watercraft; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1112 CSSB 98(TRA) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Taylor Excused: Davis Stevens B changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 98(TRA) passed the Senate on reconsideration. 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 and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business (continued) HB 52 Senators Dyson, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Seekins, Lincoln, French, Elton, Taylor, Ogan, Cowdery, Guess, Bunde, Wilken, Olson, Ellis, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(STA) "An Act relating to the crime of distribution of child pornography and to the forfeiture of property used to possess or distribute child pornography, to commit indecent viewing or photography, to commit a sex offense, or to solicit the commission of, attempt to commit, or conspire to commit possession or distribution of child pornography, indecent viewing or photography, or a sexual offense." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 96 Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw SENATE BILL NO. 96 "An Act relating to the crime of distribution of child pornography." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1113 Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Without objection, Senator Dyson was excused. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from May 3 to May 5, morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from May 3 to May 5, plane time. Without objection, Senator French was excused. Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on May 4. Without objection, Senator Lincoln was excused. Senator Guess moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from May 3 to May 5, morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Guess was excused. Engrossment SB 98 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 98(TRA) "An Act relating to civil liability for boat owners and to civil liability for guest passengers on an aircraft or watercraft; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 142 SENATE BILL NO. 142 "An Act designating the Department of Natural Resources as lead agency for resource development projects; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1114 SB 146 SENATE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to a commemorative veterans' license plate; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 160 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 160(HES) "An Act relating to civil liability for use or attempted use of an automated external defibrillator; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 52 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(STA) "An Act relating to the crime of distribution of child pornography and to the forfeiture of property used to possess or distribute child pornography, to commit indecent viewing or photography, to commit a sex offense, or to solicit the commission of, attempt to commit, or conspire to commit possession or distribution of child pornography, indecent viewing or photography, or a sexual offense" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 9 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 52, relating to the forfeiture of certain property used in certain crimes was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1115 Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 3, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:11 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate May 2003 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1116 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. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS May 02 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 05 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + HB 194 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORG TAX CREDIT ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 100 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS <Teleconference on above Bill> *** Public Testimony *** Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- Time Change -- += SB 100 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 9 HOME INSPECTORS/CONTRACTORS + SB 168 CIGARETTE SALE/DISTRIBUTION + SB 114 INCREASE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE + SB 177 PERS/TRS COLA FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY + HB 90 TAX CREDIT:SALMON DEVELOPMENT/UTILIZATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled <Committee may recess until 5 pm> 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1117 FINANCE (continued) May 06 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 57 ROYALTY GAS CONTRACTS + HB 170 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES + HB 203 AIDEA DIVIDENDS TO STATE + HB 79 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled <Committee may recess until 5 pm> May 07 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 256 DIVIDEND PAYMENT TO STATE BY AHFC + SB 31 RAILROAD UTILITY CORRIDOR TO & IN CANADA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 02 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 202 EDUCATION FUNDING &PUPIL TRANSPORTATION + SB 145 REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 07 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Medicaid Funding and Program Issues: Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1118 JUDICIARY 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 May 03 Saturday Beltz 211 9:00 AM -- Time Change -- + HB 212 POWERS OF APPOINTMENTS/TRUSTS/CREDITORS + HB 1 STALKING & PROTECTIVE ORDERS + SB 175 LIABILITY:RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY/BOATS/AIR + SB 176 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR LIVESTOCK ACTIVITIES += HB 114 ISSUANCE OF SEARCH WARRANTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 06 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 192 DOL TEACHERS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS + SB 210 WAGE AND HOUR OVERTIME COMPUTATION + SB 154 NURSE EDUC LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM + HB 51 LABELING OF PRESCRIBED DRUGS + SB 32 INSURANCE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 102 CHARITABLE GAMING REVENUE <Listen Only Teleconference> May 08 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 151 DWELLING DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS + SB 181 EXAM FOR CPA'S + HB 120 SERVICE CONTRACT SALES ARE NOT INSURANCE + HB 135 MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPISTS + HB 194 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORG TAX CREDIT <Pending Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1119 RESOURCES May 02 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 149 REPEAL CERTAIN TIMBER SALE REQUIREMENTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Confirmation Hearings: Board of Fisheries + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 06 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 203 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS + HB 81 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION = HB 14 PERMANENT FUND ALLOWABLE ABSENCES = SJR 18 CONST. AM: PF APPROPS/INFLATION-PROOFING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 08 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HB 248 SALARY OF CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER = SJR 6 CONST AM: 90 DAY LEGISLATIVE SESSION + SB 198 DAMAGES RECOVERED BY POLICE/FIREFIGHTER SB 211 REGULATIONS: NOTICE AND DISTRIBUTION HB 266 ELECTIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 75 & HB 76 May 06 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM HB 75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS HB 76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Organization, Request for Limited Powers ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1120 JOINT COMMITTEES (continued) LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL May 02 Friday Capitol 208 12:00 PM Information Technology Subcommittee Information Technology & Alaska's Future