Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-05-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1331 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 12, 2003 One Hundred Twelfth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:33 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Dr. Paul Beran of the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Gracious God our Heavenly Father, You surround us with evidences of Your majesty, creativity, lavish goodness, and love. Thank You for towering mountains and the smile of a little baby. Thank You for each one who is a part of these chambers. Thank You for the gift of life and the weighty responsibilities entrusted to us. Search and purify us O God, that our motives might be free from self-centered interests, deceit, or malice. Give us courage to look way beyond the next election that we might exercise the quality of leadership that will be a blessing to Alaska and the people of this great state. This I pray in the Name of Jesus, Who came not to be served, but to serve. Amen. Senator Ellis led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1332 Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred eleventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports SB 30 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 30 "An Act relating to information and services available to pregnant women and other persons; and ensuring informed consent before an abortion may be performed, except in cases of medical emergency" and recommended the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1178. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Cochair; Senators Taylor, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Bunde. Signing amend: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 216 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 216 "An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Cochair; Senator Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Green, Cochair; Senators Taylor, Bunde. Signing do not pass: Senator Hoffman. Signing amend: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1333 HB 90 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) "An Act relating to a salmon product development tax credit and a salmon utilization tax credit under the Alaska fisheries business tax; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Ben Stevens, Bunde. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 243 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(STA) "An Act establishing state agency program performance management and audit powers in the Office of the Governor for the evaluation of agency programs; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Green, Cochair; Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Olson, Bunde, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 10 The Finance Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Establishing the Joint Legislative Charter School Task Force and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(FIN) 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1334 Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Education and Early Development The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 14 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, Relating to requesting the Governor to negotiate a 40-hour workweek with state employees. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 220 SENATE BILL NO. 220 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to a state sales and use tax; relating to taxes levied by cities and boroughs; providing authority to the Department of Revenue to enter into the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement; increasing the motor fuel tax and repealing the special tax rates on blended fuels; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1335 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 175 SENATE BILL NO. 175 "An Act relating to civil liability for commercial recreational activities and for guest passengers on an aircraft or watercraft; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1267. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD) "An Act relating to civil liability for inherent risks in sports or recreational activities; 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. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD) will be on the May 13 calendar. SB 176 SENATE BILL NO. 176 "An Act relating to civil liability for injuries or death resulting from livestock activities" was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1246. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(JUD) 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. 176(JUD) will be on the May 13 calendar. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1336 Second Reading of House Bills HB 191 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 191(FIN) am "An Act relating to the Alaska coastal management program and to policies and procedures for consistency reviews and the rendering of consistency determinations under that program; eliminating the Alaska Coastal Policy Council; annulling certain regulations relating to the Alaska coastal management program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 22, following line 13: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 45. Section 49 of this Act is repealed on February 1, 2004." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 22, line 24: Delete "2004" Insert "2005" Page 22, line 25: Delete "sec. 45" Insert "sec. 46" Page 22, line 26: Delete "sec. 48(c)" Insert "sec. 50(c)" Page 23, line 4: Delete "2006" Insert "2007" Page 23, line 5: Delete "2006" Insert "2007" 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1337 Page 23, line 21: Delete "2005" Insert "2006" Page 23, following line 30: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 49. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TASK FORCE ON ALASKA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. (a) There is established in the legislative branch of state government the Task Force on Alaska Coastal Zone Management Program. Members of the task force shall be appointed to represent the state as a whole and not just a particular region or industry sector. The president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall jointly appoint the chair and vice- chair of the task force. The task force shall consist of 11 voting members as follows: (1) two members of the senate appointed jointly by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives; (2) two members from the house of representatives appointed jointly by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives; (3) the following seven public members who are jointly appointed by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, in consultation with the governor: (A) three individuals representing Alaska coastal resource districts; (B) three individuals representing Alaska resource development industries; (C) one individual representing the public at large. (b) The members of the task force appointed under (a)(3) of this section are not eligible for compensation but are entitled to per diem and travel expenses authorized for boards and commissions under AS 39.20.180. (c) The Task Force on Alaska Coastal Zone Management Program shall 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1338 (1) review the changes and modifications contained in secs. 1 - 44, 46, 47, and 50 of this Act, and other aspects of the Alaska coastal management program, and make recommendations on any modifications needed to carry out the findings of the legislature in sec. 1 of this Act; (2) assist the Department of Natural Resources to develop guidelines and regulations to carry out the provisions of secs. 1 - 44, 46, 47, and 50 of this Act and the adjustments, if any, recommended by the task force under (1) of this subsection; (3) deliver a report to the legislature by the 10th day after the convening of the Second Regular Session of the Twenty- Third Alaska State Legislature." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 24, line 18: Delete "sec. 46" Insert "sec. 47" Page 24, line 19: Delete "sec. 45" Insert "sec. 46" Page 24, line 20: Delete "sec. 45" Insert "sec. 46 Page 24, line 23: Delete "sec. 46" Insert "sec. 47" Page 24, following line 23: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 51. Sections 45 and 49 of this Act take effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 24, line 24: Delete "Section 45" Insert "Section 46" 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1339 Delete "2005" Insert "2006" Page 24, lines 25 and 26: Delete "sec. 49 of this Act, this Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)" Insert "secs. 51 and 52 of this Act, this Act takes effect July 1, 2004" Senator Gary Stevens moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. In accordance with Mason's Manual 583(2), President Therriault relinquished the chair to Senator Ben Stevens, President pro tempore, in order to participate in debate. President Therriault and Senator Ben Stevens resumed their original places. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 191(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 1 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Stevens G Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 191(FIN) am will be on the May 13 calendar. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1340 Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 149 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(RES) "An Act relating to timber, to the sale of timber by the state, and to the management of state forests" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 149(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Davis changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(RES) passed the Senate. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Third Reading of House Bills HB 11 HOUSE BILL NO. 11 "An Act relating to deposits to the Alaska permanent fund from mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale proceeds, net profit shares under AS 38.05.180(f) and (g), federal mineral revenue sharing payments received by the state from mineral leases, and bonuses received by the state from mineral leases, and limiting deposits from those sources to the 25 percent required under art. IX, sec. 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent 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. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1341 Senator Taylor offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, following line 1: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 37.05.550(b) is amended to read: (b) The legislature may appropriate to the fund money received by the state as Alaska marine highway system program receipts or from a settlement or final judicial determination of the Dinkum Sands case (United States v. Alaska) and the North Slope royalty case (State v. Amerada Hess, et al.) and not deposited into the Alaska permanent fund under AS 37.13.010(a)(1) or (2) or into the public school trust fund under AS 37.14.150." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, line 20: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 4. AS 37.13.010(a) is amended to read: (a) Under art. IX, sec. 15 of the state constitution, there is established as a separate fund the Alaska permanent fund. The Alaska permanent fund consists of (1) 25 percent of all mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale proceeds, net profit shares under AS 38.05.180(f) and (g), and [25 PERCENT OF] federal mineral revenue sharing payments received by the state from mineral leases issued on or before December 1, 1979, and 25 percent of all bonuses received by the state from mineral leases issued on or before February 15, 1980; [AND] (2) 50 percent of all mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale proceeds, net profit shares under AS 38.05.180(f) and (g), and federal mineral revenue sharing payments received by the state from mineral leases issued after December 1, 1979, and 50 percent of all bonuses received by the state from mineral leases issued after February 15, 1980; and (3) any other money appropriated to or otherwise allocated by law or former law to the Alaska permanent fund. * Sec. 5. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: CONDITIONAL EFFECT OF SECTIONS 2 AND 4. (a) Before October 1 of each year, the commissioner of revenue shall calculate the amount by which each permanent fund dividend is 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1342 reduced as a result of the amendment to AS 37.13.010(a) in sec. 3 of this Act when compared to what the amount of each dividend would have been for that year had the amendment to AS 37.13.010(a) in sec. 3 of this Act not taken effect. If the amount of that reduction is equal to or greater than $20, secs. 2 and 4 of this Act take effect. (b) The calculation under this section shall take into account the change in deposits to the Alaska permanent fund that resulted from the amendment to AS 37.13.010(a) in sec. 3 of this Act for the period beginning on the effective date of that amendment through June 30 of the year the calculation is being made. * Sec. 6. Sections 1, 3, and 5 of this Act take effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c). * Sec. 7. If secs. 2 and 4 of this Act take effect under sec. 5 of this Act, they take effect on October 1 of the year in which the commissioner of revenue determines that, as a result of the amendment to AS 37.13.010(a) in sec. 3 of this Act, the value of the permanent fund dividend for that year has been reduced by at least $20. The commissioner of revenue shall promptly notify the revisor of statutes of the date secs. 2 and 4 of this Act take effect." Senator Taylor moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Elton objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 11 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton, French, Lincoln and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. HOUSE BILL NO. 11 am S was automatically in third reading. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1343 The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 11 am S "An Act relating to deposits to the Alaska permanent fund from mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale proceeds, net profit shares under AS 38.05.180(f) and (g), federal mineral revenue sharing payments received by the state from mineral leases, and bonuses received by the state from mineral leases, and limiting deposits from those sources to the 25 percent required under art. IX, sec. 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 11 am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 11 am S passed the Senate. Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 11 am S Effective Date Clause YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, the effective date clause failed. Senator Wagoner gave notice of reconsideration on HOUSE BILL NO. 11 AM S(efd fld S) "An Act relating to deposits to the Alaska permanent fund from mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1344 proceeds, net profit shares under AS 38.05.180(f) and (g), federal mineral revenue sharing payments received by the state from mineral leases, and bonuses received by the state from mineral leases, and limiting deposits from those sources to the 25 percent required under art. IX, sec. 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska." HB 105 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to loans to satisfy past due federal tax obligations of commercial fishermen and to the commercial fishing loan program" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 105(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ogan and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) passed the Senate. Senators Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 184 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(L&C) "An Act relating to individual deferred annuities; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent 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. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1345 Senator French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 29, following "adjustment.": Insert "An adjustment to the calculation of minimum nonforfeiture amounts authorized under this subsection may not result in an interest rate of less than one percent." Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Taylor objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(L&C) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(L&C) am S "An Act relating to individual deferred annuities; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSSSHB 184(L&C) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(L&C) am S 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. HB 203 HOUSE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to the definitions of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of calculating the dividends to be paid to the state by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1346 Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent 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 1, line 3, following "Authority;": Insert "relating to appropriations of the dividends to the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation;" Page 1, following line 4: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 44.88.088(a) is amended to read: (a) The authority shall adopt a policy for payment of a dividend to the state each fiscal year. The amount of the dividend for a fiscal year may not be less than 25 percent nor more than 50 percent of the net income of the authority for the base fiscal year. In no event, however, shall the dividend for a fiscal year exceed the total unrestricted net income of the authority for the base fiscal year. The dividend for a fiscal year shall be made available by the authority before the end of that fiscal year. The authority shall notify the commissioner of revenue when the dividend for a fiscal year is available for appropriation. Each fiscal year, an amount equal to $5,000,000 or 25 percent of the dividend, whichever is greater, may be appropriated to the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation for payment as grants under AS 37.17.010 - 37.17.110 and AS 37.17.225." Page 1, line 5: Delete "Section 1." Insert "Sec. 2." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, line 4: Delete "secs. 1 and 2" Insert "secs. 2 and 3" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Green objected. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1347 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 203 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 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, Amendment No. 1 failed. HOUSE BILL NO. 203 was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to the definitions of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of calculating the dividends to be paid to the state by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 203 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 203 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. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1348 Unfinished Business SB 106 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act relating to tires" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 81 Senator Hoffman requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(STA) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(STA) "An Act relating to motor vehicle emissions and to inspection decals and fines relating to motor vehicle emissions; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 81(STA) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Dyson and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(STA) 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1349 HB 1 Senators Guess, French, Dyson, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Seekins, Lincoln, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(JUD) "An Act relating to stalking and to violating a protective order; and amending Rules 4 and 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 106 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act relating to tires" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 184 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(L&C) am S "An Act relating to individual deferred annuities; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned 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., May 13, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:34 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate June 2003 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1350 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 FINANCE May 12 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 30 ABORTION: INFORMED CONSENT; INFORMATION <Public Testimony on Fiscal Impact Only> + HB 61 OIL & GAS TAX CREDIT FOR EXPLORATION/DEV += HB 90 TAX CREDIT:SALMON DEVELOPMENT/UTILIZATION + SB 216 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS REVENUE BONDS + HB 243 EVALUATION OF AGENCY PROGRAMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled <Committee may recess until 5:30 pm> May 12 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Joint w/(H) Finance = SB 220 STATE SALES AND USE TAX += SB 213 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1351 FINANCE (continued) May 13 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- Joint w/(H) Finance += SB 220 STATE SALES AND USE TAX <Invited Testimony Only> + Fisheries Disaster Assistance: Senator Alan Austerman += SB 213 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY += SB 100 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS += SB 102 CHARITABLE GAMING REVENUE <Invited Testimony Only> += SB 202 EDUCATION FUNDING &PUPIL TRANSPORTATION + HB 165 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS + HB 171 REPEAL CHARTER SCHOOL GRANTS + HB 174 CORRESPONDENCE STUDY SB 179 TEACHER CERTIFICATION : FINGERPRINTS <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + HB 154 UNDER SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM -- Time Change -- += SB 185 ROYALTY REDUCTION ON CERTAIN OIL += SB 117 ELIMINATING LONGEVITY BONUS PROGRAM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 225 MONOPOLY AND RESTRAINT OF TRADE ACTIONS += HB 229 PAROLE FOR MEDICAL/COGNITIVE DISABILITY + HB 266 ELECTIONS += SB 26 STATE EMPLOYEES CALLED TO MILITARY DUTY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled <Committee may recess until 5:30 pm> ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1352 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 12 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 16 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 25 HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 12 Monday Beltz 211 1:00 PM + HB 102 CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS LEGAL + SB 198 DAMAGES RECOVERED BY POLICE/FIREFIGHTER += SB 13 INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION BY CREDIT RATING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Tuesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM + HB 151 DWELLING DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS + SJR 6 CONST AM: 90 DAY LEGISLATIVE SESSION + SJR 18 CONST. AM: PF APPROPS/INFLATION-PROOFING += HB 102 CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS LEGAL += SB 198 DAMAGES RECOVERED BY POLICE/FIREFIGHTER += HB 86 INJUNCTIONS AGAINST PERMITTED PROJECTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1353 LABOR & COMMERCE May 13 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = HB 135 MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPISTS Confirmation Hearings: Alaska Labor Relations - Colleen Scanlon Board of Barbers and Hairdressers - Charlene Lushin, Joylene A. Marrs Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Dr. David Mulholland Real Estate Commission - Brad J. Fluetsch, Barbara Parker-Ramsey, David B. Somers, Z. Kent Sullivan, Esq. Board of Veterinary Examiners - Steven Torrence Workers Compensation Board - John Abshire, Richard Behrends, Andrew Piekarski, Marc Stemp + SB 218 STATE PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM + SCR 14 40-HOUR WORK WEEK FOR STATE EMPLOYEES SB 194 LIQUOR DELIVERED TO HOTELS/CRUISE SHIPS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 5/15/03> + HB 83 REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT + HB 234 BREWPUBS; ABC BOARD + HCR 21 ALASKA ENERGY POLICY TASK FORCE May 15 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 194 LIQUOR DELIVERED TO HOTELS/CRUISE SHIPS <Above Bill Rescheduled from 5/13/03> + HB 195 INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CARE INSURANCE + HB 257 DISCLOSURES BY REAL ESTATE LICENSEES + HB 232 HOMER MERCURY CLASSIC Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 12 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing: Board of Fisheries - John E. Jensen + HB 226 ORGANIC FOOD + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1354 STATE AFFAIRS May 13 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM += SB 211 REGULATIONS: NOTICE AND DISTRIBUTION + SB 215 SEAFOOD AND FOOD SAFETY LABORATORY + SJR 15 PATRIOT ACT AND DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES + SJR 19 CONST. AM: PERMANENT FUND INCOME Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 15 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HB 209 MUNI.TAX: PROPERTY AFFECTED BY DISASTER + HB 10 GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PRIVATE GROUPS + HB 24 AGREEMENTS ON MANAGEMENT OF FISH AND GAME + SCR 13 CANNED SALMON FOR PRISONERS + SB 201 HOME & RESPITE CARE: CRIMINAL RECORDS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM HB 280 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES:REGULATIONS + HB 250 STATE CONTRACTS ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 75 & HB 76 May 12 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Dept of Health and Social Services