Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-05-20 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1635 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 20, 2003 One Hundred Twentieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 3:41 p.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Ogan. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, You have revealed in Your word that rule and authority in governments are in keeping with Your divine order. Keep us mindful of the sacred trust that You have committed to our care by using us as officials of our great State of Alaska, to carry out Your plans. Give us wisdom and understanding that we may perform the duties of our offices for the good of our fellow citizens. Grant us Your grace that we may never use our offices to enrich ourselves nor to serve selfish interests. Hear my prayer, and lead us in the paths of righteousness in which You would have us walk for the good of our state and for our namesake. We ask You to remember the Senator from Wrangell's mom and the wife of the Senator to my right. In Jesus' name, Amen. Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1636 Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred eighteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary with the following correction: Page 1541, the effective date for HOUSE BILL NO. 11 should read "See Chapter". Without objection, the journal was certified as corrected. Messages from the House SB 26 Message dated May 19 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 26(STA) "An Act relating to state employees who are called to active duty as reserve or auxiliary members of the armed forces of the United States; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 148 Message dated May 19 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 148 "An Act relating to allowable absences for certain members of the armed forces and their spouses and dependents for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 198 Message dated May 19 was read, stating the House passed and returned: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1637 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 198(STA) "An Act relating to recovery of civil damages by a peace officer or fire fighter; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 213 Message dated May 19 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 213(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act establishing the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority and relating to that authority." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 8 Message dated May 20 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 8(JUD) "An Act relating to tampering with public records." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 53 Message dated May 20 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 53 "An Act relating to disposition of a traffic offense involving the death of a person; providing for the revocation of driving privileges by a court for a driver convicted of a violation of traffic laws in connection with a fatal motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle accident; amending Rules 43 and 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1638 Message dated May 19 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 260 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 260(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to immunity for free health care services provided by certain health care providers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. Concur Messages SB 45 Message dated May 19 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(JUD) "An Act relating to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(FIN) 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: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1639 HCS CSSB 45(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendment to CSSB 45(JUD)? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Olson and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(FIN) "An Act relating to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 168 Message dated May 19 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 168(FIN) am "An Act relating to issuance and revocation of licenses for the importation, sale, distribution, or manufacture of cigarettes and tobacco products; relating to a tax refund or credit for unsaleable, returned, or destroyed tobacco products; relating to restrictions on and penalties for shipping or transporting cigarettes; relating to records concerning the sale of cigarettes; amending and adding definitions relating to cigarette taxes; relating to the payment of cigarette taxes; relating to penalties applicable to cigarette taxes; relating to the definition of the wholesale price of tobacco products; relating to payment of cigarette taxes through the use of cigarette tax stamps; relating to provisions making certain cigarettes contraband and subject to seizure and forfeiture; relating to certain crimes, penalties, and interest concerning tobacco taxes and stamps; relating to cigarette sales; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 168(FIN) am H Senator Ben Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1640 The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 168(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendment to CSSB 168(FIN) am? Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Olson and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 168(FIN) am H "An Act relating to issuance and revocation of licenses for the importation, sale, distribution, or manufacture of cigarettes and tobacco products; relating to a tax refund or credit for unsaleable, returned, or destroyed tobacco products; relating to restrictions on and penalties for shipping or transporting cigarettes; relating to records concerning the sale of cigarettes; amending and adding definitions relating to cigarette taxes; relating to the payment of cigarette taxes; relating to penalties applicable to cigarette taxes; relating to the definition of the wholesale price of tobacco products; relating to payment of cigarette taxes through the use of cigarette tax stamps; relating to provisions making certain cigarettes contraband and subject to seizure and forfeiture; relating to certain crimes, penalties, and interest concerning tobacco taxes and stamps; relating to cigarette sales; and providing for an effective date." Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1641 Standing Committee Reports HB 28 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to adjustments to royalty reserved to the state to encourage otherwise uneconomic production of oil and gas; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Green, Cochair; Senators Taylor, Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Natural Resources The bill is on today's calendar. HB 162 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(RLS) am "An Act relating to fees adopted by the Department of Natural Resources under AS 44.37.025 or 44.37.027 and to business license fees; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Cochair; Senator Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Green, Cochair; Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Olson. Signing amend: Senator Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill is on today's calendar. HB 271 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 271(FIN)(efd am) "An Act levying and providing for the collection and administration of excise taxes on the rental of passenger and recreational vehicles usable on highways and vehicular ways; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senator Ben Stevens. Signing do not pass: Senator Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Taylor, Hoffman. Signing amend: Senator Bunde. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1642 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Revenue The bill is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 230 SENATE BILL NO. 230 BY SENATOR DYSON, entitled: "An Act relating to the voluntary deduction of dues for membership in certain retiree organizations." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Labor and Commerce Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Reconsideration of House Bills HB 257 Senator Seekins requested that the reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(L&C) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator French declared a conflict of interest. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(L&C) "An Act relating to the disclosure requirements for real estate licensees, to disciplinary action against real estate licensees, to private actions and remedies against real estate licensees, and to real estate licensee agency, relationships, and duties; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1643 SCS CSHB 257(L&C) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Hoffman, Olson and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(L&C) 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. Second Reading of House Bills HB 24 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(JUD) "An Act relating to intergovernmental agreements with the federal government regarding management of fish or game in the state" was read the second time. President Therriault stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(JUD) will be on the May 21 calendar. HB 28 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to adjustments to royalty reserved to the state to encourage otherwise uneconomic production of oil and gas; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Therriault stated CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) will be on the May 21 calendar. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1644 HB 162 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(RLS) am "An Act relating to fees adopted by the Department of Natural Resources under AS 44.37.025 or 44.37.027 and to business license fees; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Therriault stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(RLS) am will be on the May 21 calendar. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 174 Senator Elton requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 174(FIN) am(efd fld S) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 174(FIN) am "An Act relating to the state centralized correspondence study program, to funding for educational programs that occur primarily outside school facilities, and to the duties of school boards of borough and city school districts and regional educational attendance areas; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 174(FIN) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln Absent: Olson and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 174(FIN) am passed the Senate on reconsideration. 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: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1645 CSHB 174(FIN) am Effective Date Clause 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, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Second Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 195 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(L&C) am "An Act relating to coverage offered under an individual policy of health care insurance; relating to the state health insurance plan; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Bunde, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1591. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(L&C) "An Act relating to the state health insurance plan; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Therriault stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(L&C) will be on the May 21 calendar. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 be brought up as a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business SCR 18 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1597), was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1646 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 195, relating to the state health insurance plan, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 18 Second Reading - Final Passage 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 199 HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act removing the annual adjustment to the minimum wage based on the rate of inflation; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Therriault stated HOUSE BILL NO. 199 will be on the May 21 calendar. HB 216 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(FIN) "An Act relating to and limiting municipal taxation of refined fuel and wholesale sales of fuel, and to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund" was read the second time. President Therriault stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(FIN) will be on the May 21 calendar. HB 267 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, and operation of 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1647 a natural gas pipeline and related facilities for the transportation of natural gas recovered from the North Slope of this state; authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue bonds to finance those facilities; 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. 267(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, and operation of a natural gas pipeline and related facilities for the transportation of natural gas recovered from the North Slope of this state; authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue bonds to finance those facilities; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 267(FIN) 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, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(FIN) 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. HB 270 HOUSE BILL NO. 270 "An Act relating to the licensure of pharmacists; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1648 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. HOUSE BILL NO. 270 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 270 "An Act relating to the licensure of pharmacists; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 270 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. 270 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. HB 271 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 271(FIN)(efd am) "An Act levying and providing for the collection and administration of excise taxes on the rental of passenger and recreational vehicles usable on highways and vehicular ways; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Therriault stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 271(FIN)(efd am) will be on the May 21 calendar. Third Reading of House Bills HB 9 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) was read the third time. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1649 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) "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 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 9(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Cowdery, Dyson, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Taylor and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) 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 Taylor gave notice of reconsideration. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 79 Senator Seekins requested that the reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date" be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1650 Senator Seekins 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 Seekins offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 6: Delete "2004" Insert "2008" Senator Seekins moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Wilken objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 79(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stevens G Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Stevens B, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Lincoln called the Senate, then lifted the call. Senator Lincoln moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 2 : 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1651 Page 1, line 6: Delete "2004" Insert "2005" Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Objections were heard. Senator Taylor called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 79(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stevens G, Taylor Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Stevens B, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) am S was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) am S "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 79(FIN) am S Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date 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 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1652 and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) am S 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. Third Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 18 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 18(HES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 18(HES) "An Act relating to the liability of parents and legal guardians of minors who destroy property; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 18(HES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Lincoln, Taylor, Therriault and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 18(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. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1653 HB 145 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) "An Act prohibiting discrimination in the awarding of attorney fees and costs in civil actions or appeals to or against, or in the posting of bonds or other security by, public interest litigants; and relating to awards of attorney fees and costs in cases involving enforcement of constitutional rights; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 145(FIN) 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 and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) 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: CSHB 145(FIN) 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 to be adopted. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1654 Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN)(efd fld S) "An Act prohibiting discrimination in the awarding of attorney fees and costs in civil actions or appeals to or against, or in the posting of bonds or other security by, public interest litigants; and relating to awards of attorney fees and costs in cases involving enforcement of constitutional rights." Recess Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to 7:00 p.m. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 5:58 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 8:34 p.m. Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Third Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 155 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act relating to the submission of payroll information by contractors and subcontractors performing work on a public construction contract; requiring a notice of work by employers on public construction contracts; providing for the withholding of final payment for public construction contracts; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1655 CSHB 155(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Guess, Lincoln and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(FIN) 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. HB 234 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(L&C) "An Act relocating the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety; extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to the sale of beer manufactured at a brewpub; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 234(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Wagoner Nays: Ogan, Therriault, Wilken Olson changed from "Nay" to "Yea". 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1656 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(L&C) 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 243 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 243(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(STA) 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: CSHB 243(STA) 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 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1657 and so, the effective date clause failed to be adopted. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(STA)(efd fld S) "An Act establishing state agency program performance management and audit powers in the Office of the Governor for the evaluation of agency programs." HB 245 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(JUD) am S "An Act relating to certain suits and claims by members of the military services; relating to certain suits and claims regarding acts or omissions of the organized militia; relating to workers' compensation and death benefits for members of the organized militia; relating to liability arising out of certain search and rescue, civil defense, fire management, and fire fighting activities" was read the third time. Senator Seekins moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 3. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Seekins offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 1, line 13, following "statute": Insert ", except for civil damages resulting from intentional misconduct within the course and scope of employment or agency and with complete disregard for the safety and property of others" Page 2, line 20, following "18.60.175.": Insert "This section does not apply to a civil action for damages as a result of intentional misconduct within the course and scope of employment or agency and with complete disregard for the safety and property of others." Page 2, line 25, following "orders.": Insert "This subsection does not apply to a civil action for damages as a result of intentional misconduct within the course and scope of employment or agency and with complete disregard for the safety and property of others." 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1658 Page 3, following line 4: Insert a new subsection to read: "(c) This section does not apply to a civil action for damages as a result of intentional misconduct within the course and scope of employment or agency and with complete disregard for the safety and property of others." Page 4, lines 12 - 13: Delete ", except when malice or reckless indifference to the interests, rights, or safety of others is shown by clear and convincing evidence" Page 4, line 14: Delete "a new subsection" Insert "new subsections" Page 4, following line 14: Insert a new subsection to read: "(c) This section does not apply to a civil action for damages as a result of intentional misconduct within the course and scope of employment or agency and with complete disregard for the safety and property of others." Reletter the following subsection accordingly. Page 5, line 18, following "immunity.": Insert "(a)" Page 5, following line 29: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) This section does not apply to a civil action for damages as a result of intentional misconduct within the course and scope of employment or agency and with complete disregard for the safety and property of others." Page 5, line 31, following "immunity.": Insert "(a)" Page 6, following line 12: Insert a new subsection to read: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1659 "(b) This section does not apply to a civil action for damages as a result of intentional misconduct within the course and scope of employment or agency and with complete disregard for the safety and property of others." Senator Seekins moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 245(JUD) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Taylor and so, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(JUD) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(JUD) am S "An Act relating to certain suits and claims by members of the military services; relating to certain suits and claims regarding acts or omissions of the organized militia; relating to workers' compensation and death benefits for members of the organized militia; relating to liability arising out of certain search and rescue, civil defense, fire management, and fire fighting activities" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1660 CSHB 245(JUD) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Taylor and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(JUD) am S passed the Senate. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. HB 246 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(RES) "An Act relating to certain audits regarding oil and gas royalty and net profits, to audits regarding costs relating to exploration incentive credits and oil and gas exploration licenses, and to the limitation on upland acreage that a person may take or hold under oil and gas leases; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Ellis called the Senate, then lifted the call. Senator Ogan 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 Ogan offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 3, line 14, following "law.": Insert "The authority to issue a subpoena under this section may not be delegated by the commissioner." Senator Ogan 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: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1661 SCS CSHB 246(RES) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Elton and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(RES) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(RES) am S "An Act relating to certain audits regarding oil and gas royalty and net profits, to audits regarding costs relating to exploration incentive credits and oil and gas exploration licenses, and to the limitation on upland acreage that a person may take or hold under oil and gas leases; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 246(RES) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 246(RES) 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1662 HB 248 HOUSE BILL NO. 248 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 248 "An Act relating to the annual salary of the chief procurement officer; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 248 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner Nays: Davis, Ellis, French, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Wilken Davis changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Ogan changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 248 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 248 Effective Date Clause 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, the effective date clause was adopted. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1663 HB 251 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(FIN) "An Act relating to exemption of certain foreign pleasure craft from the mandatory pilotage requirement and to civil fines imposed on the owner or operator of a pleasure craft of foreign registry; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senators Wilken, Dyson, Cowdery, Ben Stevens, Olson, Wagoner, Therriault, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor 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 Taylor offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 3, line 25 After the word "information" insert: "including the boating immunity provisions of Alaska law" Senator Taylor moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Green objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 251(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Ellis, Ogan, Taylor Nays: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(FIN) was automatically in third reading. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1664 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(FIN) "An Act relating to exemption of certain foreign pleasure craft from the mandatory pilotage requirement and to civil fines imposed on the owner or operator of a pleasure craft of foreign registry; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 251(FIN) 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 251(FIN) 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 269 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(FIN) "An Act establishing the Safety Code Task Force; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 269(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner Nays: Elton, Ogan, Taylor, Wilken 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1665 and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(FIN) 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. HB 280 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) "An Act relating to the regulation of commercial motor vehicles to avoid loss or withholding of federal highway money, and to out-of-service orders concerning commercial motor vehicles; moving authority for commercial motor vehicle regulation from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; amending Rule 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 280(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates - Court Rule YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Taylor and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) 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 Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the Court Rule change. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1666 HB 283 HOUSE BILL NO. 283 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 283 "An Act relating to limitations on coal leases" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 283 Third Reading - Final Passage 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. 283 passed the Senate. Senators Wagoner, Seekins, Dyson, Taylor, Ben Stevens, Cowdery, Olson, Wilken, Green, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 14 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(STA) Urging that the 2006 National Veterans Wheelchair Games be held in Anchorage, Alaska, was read the second time. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(STA) Urging that the 2006 National Veterans Wheelchair Games be held in Anchorage, Alaska, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1667 CSHJR 14(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage 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, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(STA) passed the Senate. Senators Ellis, Dyson, Gary Stevens, Seekins, Wagoner, Lincoln, French, Taylor, Guess, Cowdery, Bunde, Olson, Davis, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(STA) was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HJR 22 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) Relating to the USA PATRIOT Act, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and the civil liberties, peace, and security of the citizens of our country was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1508. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(JUD) was adopted. 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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(JUD) was read the third time. Senators Davis, Cowdery, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1668 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(JUD) Relating to the USA PATRIOT Act, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and the civil liberties, peace, and security of the citizens of our country, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHJR 22(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Hoffman and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HJR 29 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Relating to the establishment of Reserve Officer Training Corps programs in Alaska by the United States Coast Guard, was read the second time. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senators Ellis, French, Wagoner, Davis, Taylor, Ben Stevens, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Relating to the establishment of Reserve Officer Training Corps programs in Alaska by the United States Coast Guard, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1669 HJR 29 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Hoffman and so, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HCR 21 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21(FIN) Relating to establishing the Alaska Energy Policy Task Force, was read the second time. Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1508. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 (FIN) was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21(FIN) Relating to establishing the Alaska Energy Policy Task Force, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHCR 21(FIN) Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ogan Absent: Hoffman and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21(FIN) passed the Senate. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1670 Senators Ellis, Dyson, Taylor, Elton, Wilken, Olson, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21(FIN) was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House SB 146 Message dated May 20 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to a commemorative veterans' license plate; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated May 20 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 23 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 85, relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1671 Concur Messages SB 85 Message dated May 20 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(STA) "An Act relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(JUD) "An Act relating to the factors that may be considered in making a crime victim compensation award; relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses." Senator Ben Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(STA)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 85(JUD) Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to CSSB 85(STA)? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Hoffman and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(JUD) "An Act relating to the factors that may be considered in making a crime victim compensation award; relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses." (Title change authorized by HCR 23) The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1672 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 be brought up as a Special Order of Business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business HCR 23 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1670), was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 85, relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 23 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Hoffman and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 passed the Senate and was signed by the President and the Secretary and returned to the House. Messages from the House (continued) Concur Messages SB 175 Message dated May 20 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD)(efd fld) "An Act relating to civil liability for inherent risks in sports or recreational activities" with the following amendment: 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1673 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD) President Therriault stated the message would be held on the Secretary's Desk. Citations Honoring - Michael L. Pannone Senator(s) Bunde, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken th Honoring - Marlene and Bob Lynn, 50 Wedding Anniversary Celebration Senator(s) Bunde, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Andrew "Andy" Jimmie Senator(s) Lincoln, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken th Honoring - Con and Shirley Seay, 50 Wedding Anniversary Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - John Davies Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Seekins, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1674 Honoring - Joe J. Thomas, Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Laborers Local 942 Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Seekins, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Big Lake Lions Representative(s) Masek Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Anniversary Representative(s) Ogg Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Rod and Becky Hansen and BigFatJam Representative(s) Stoltze, Dahlstrom Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Denice O'Shane Representative(s) Stoltze, Dahlstrom Senator(s) Ogan, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Sheila Wallace Representative(s) Kapsner Senator(s) Hoffman, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1675 Honoring - Ann Marie Svedin, 2003 Outstanding Middle School, Physical Education Teacher of the Year Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Arthur Simonian Representative(s) Kohring, Hawker Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Ray Schafer, Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, 2002 Youth of the Year Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - David H. Holmquist, Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, 2002 Educator of the Year Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Clark and Stacy Buswell, Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Curtis D. Menard, Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, 2002 Citizen of the Year Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1676 Honoring - Andrew Michael Gardner Representative(s) Cissna Senator(s) Davis, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Dr. Timothy B. Powers Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken In Memoriam - Lauran Amanda Manning Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Mike Kozlowski Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Eugene Dale Johnson Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Lucille C. Brenwick Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Hudson Sam Representative(s) Morgan, Senator(s) Lincoln, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1677 In Memoriam - Raymond James Shinn Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Albert "Van" Van Ornum Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Lydia Alice Mina McCarthy Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Gerald R. Bosch Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Junia Lesa Williams-Davis Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Edward Odin Strandberg Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Esther Morrison Nix Representative(s) Kookesh Senator(s) Lincoln, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1678 In Memoriam - Aanooalh Filoialh Representative(s) Cissna Senator(s) Davis, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, 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 Reconsideration of House Bills HB 154 Senator Wilken requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(FIN) "An Act relating to advancement in public schools of children under school age; and providing for an effective date for the Act of July 1, 2004" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 154(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Olson Absent: Hoffman Olson changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1679 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: CSHB 154(FIN) Effective Date Clause YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Hoffman and so the effective date clause failed to be adopted. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(FIN)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to advancement in public schools of children under school age" was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 14 The reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 14(STA) "An Act relating to an absence from the state while providing care for a terminally ill family member for purposes of determining eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 104 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FSH) "An Act relating to payment of the fisheries business tax and to security for collection of the fisheries business tax" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and the Secretary and returned to the House. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1680 HB 112 The reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 112(FIN) "An Act relating to the authority of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds and to a municipal tax exemption for certain assets and projects of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 165 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 165(HES)(efd fld) "An Act relating to community schools" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and the Secretary and returned to the House. HB 171 The reconsideration on HOUSE BILL NO. 171 am "An Act repealing the charter school grant program; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and the Secretary and returned to the House. HB 210 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 210(RES)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishery" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 214 The reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(JUD)(efd fld S) "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" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 256 The reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(FIN) am S "An Act relating to a dividend payment to the state made by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation each fiscal year; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1681 SCR 14 The reconsideration on SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Relating to requesting the Governor to negotiate a 40-hour workweek with state employees, was not taken up this legislative day and the resolution was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 14 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 14(STA) "An Act relating to an absence from the state while providing care for a terminally ill family member for purposes of determining eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 18 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 18(HES) "An Act relating to the liability of parents and legal guardians of minors who destroy property; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 79 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) am S "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1682 HB 112 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 112(FIN) "An Act relating to the authority of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds and to a municipal tax exemption for certain assets and projects of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 154 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(FIN)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to advancement in public schools of children under school age" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 210 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 210(RES)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishery" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 214 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(JUD)(efd fld S) "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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 234 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(L&C) "An Act relocating the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety; extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to the sale of beer manufactured at a brewpub; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1683 HB 246 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(RES) am S "An Act relating to certain audits regarding oil and gas royalty and net profits, to audits regarding costs relating to exploration incentive credits and oil and gas exploration licenses, and to the limitation on upland acreage that a person may take or hold under oil and gas leases; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 251 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(FIN) "An Act relating to exemption of certain foreign pleasure craft from the mandatory pilotage requirement and to civil fines imposed on the owner or operator of a pleasure craft of foreign registry; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 256 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(FIN) am S "An Act relating to a dividend payment to the state made by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation each fiscal year; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 257 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(L&C) "An Act relating to the disclosure requirements for real estate licensees, to disciplinary action against real estate licensees, to private actions and remedies against real estate licensees, and to real estate licensee agency, relationships, and duties; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 14 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Relating to requesting the Governor to negotiate a 40-hour workweek with state employees was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1684 SCR 18 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 195, relating to the state health insurance plan was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HJR 22 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(JUD) Relating to the USA PATRIOT Act, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and the civil liberties, peace, and security of the citizens of our country, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HCR 21 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21(FIN) Relating to establishing the Alaska Energy Policy Task Force, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 21, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:21 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate June 2003 2003-05-20 Senate Journal Page 1685 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 20 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 271 PASSENGER/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RENTAL TAX + HB 106 TELECOMMUNICATIONS & RCA ACTIONS <Industry Testimony Only> <Time Limit to be Determined> + HB 28 OIL & GAS ROYALTY MODIFICATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 75 & HB 76 May 20 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM -- Time Change -- = HB 75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET AK Court System, Office of the Governor, Dept of Fish and Game, University of AK, Dept of Education and Early Development, Dept of Transportation/Public Facilities, Debt Retirement, Language Section, Intent, Fiscal Notes, Mental Health