Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-02-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2079 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 6, 2004 Twenty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 10:11 a.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senators Davis, Ellis, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Stedman were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Thomas Matthews of the Douglas Island Bible Church. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. In honest respect for the many religious beliefs that are represented here today, I do invite you to join with me in a time of prayer. Let us pray. Dear Lord: I sit in awe of You. As the creator of the universe, as the one who put all things into motion, it is amazing to me that You are still interested in what goes on here in these chambers today. Your Holy Word tells us that You are indeed active in the affairs of man. You do not just sit on the outside looking in, but You are at work in our lives. I thank You, Lord, for the state of Alaska. What a beautiful representation of Your power. The flowing rivers, the awesome mountains, the abundant wildlife; these are all gifts that You have given us to enjoy. Thank You for allowing us to live in such a grand display of Your power. 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2080 I pray today for this gathering of Senate representatives. They have a great responsibility to make just and right decisions before You and before their constituents. I pray that You would help them to represent each of their districts well as they are the voice of the people into this assembly. I pray for them to have wisdom and clarity of mind as these important matters are discussed. In the name of Jesus Christ, we lift this prayer today. Amen. Senator Therriault led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth legislative days and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 12 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 183 Message dated February 5 was read, stating the House receded from its amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(STA) namely, HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(CRA) am H "An Act relating to municipal property taxation in annexed and detached areas; and authorizing certain boroughs to use revenue collected on an areawide or nonareawide basis for economic development; and providing for an effective date." 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2081 thus adopting: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(STA) "An Act authorizing certain boroughs to use revenue collected on an areawide or nonareawide basis for economic development." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated February 4 and 5 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 5 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 BY REPRESENTATIVES WILLIAMS, Meyer, Kapsner, Wilson, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to initiative and referendum petitions. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 31 HOUSE BILL NO. 31 BY REPRESENTATIVES WILLIAMS, Meyer, Morgan, entitled: "An Act relating to initiative and referendum petitions; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2082 HB 93 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 93(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to boating safety, registration, and numbering; extending the sunset date of changes in ch. 28, SLA 2000; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 374 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing the senior care program and relating to that program; creating a new fund for the provision of senior services; relating to aid to senior citizens; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated February 3 was received, stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached between the state and the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, PMR, in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Therriault referred the report to the Finance Committee. 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2083 Standing Committee Reports SB 201 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 201 "An Act relating to home care and respite care; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 201(HES) Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Green, Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senator Guess. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 265 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 265 "An Act relating to the schedule of proposed oil and gas lease sales and to a related report to the legislature; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 265(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Seekins, Wagoner, Dyson, Elton. Signing amend: Senator Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 266 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 266 "An Act approving an interim classification by the commissioner of natural resources closing certain land within the area of the proposed Bristol 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2084 Bay (Alaska Peninsula) competitive oil and gas areawide lease sale to oil and gas exploration licensing and shallow natural gas leasing; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Seekins, Ben Stevens, Wagoner, Dyson, Elton. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 25 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 BY SENATOR OLSON, Recommending that certain federal funding restrictions be eased so that more villages in Alaska would qualify for assistance relating to flooding and erosion. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and State Affairs Committees. SJR 26 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 26 BY SENATOR WAGONER, Requesting the United States Department of the Interior and the United States Department of Justice to appeal the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in The Wilderness Society v. United States Fish and Wildlife Service and to seek an emergency stay of the decision pending an appeal of the decision to the United States Supreme Court. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2085 SJR 27 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, Relating to the resolution of submerged land title disputes. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 295 SENATE BILL NO. 295 BY SENATOR THERRIAULT, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Navigable Waters Commission for Alaska; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 296 SENATE BILL NO. 296 was introduced February 4 (page 2069). SB 297 SENATE BILL NO. 297 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, entitled: "An Act relating to the taking of black bear, brown bear, and grizzly bear and to registration of big game guides for certain guide use areas." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 298 SENATE BILL NO. 298 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, entitled: "An Act repealing the ban on the use of off-road vehicles within five miles of the right-of-way of the James Dalton Highway." 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2086 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. SB 299 SENATE BILL NO. 299 BY THE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to a charge for a bad check." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 300 SENATE BILL NO. 300 BY SENATOR STEDMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to an attorney's lien, to court actions, and to other proceedings where attorneys are employed." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 301 SENATE BILL NO. 301 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Pioneers' Home, and the Alaska Veterans' Home; relating to eligibility for admission to the Alaska Pioneers' Home and Alaska Veterans' Home; relating to state veterans' home facilities; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Governor's transmittal letter dated February 4: 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2087 Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of article III, section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the Alaska Pioneers' Home (APH) and Alaska Veterans' Home (AVH). The purpose of the bill is two-fold: to authorize the establishment of an AVH under the umbrella of our existing APH system and to provide long-term financial stability for both our AVH and APH programs. For over a decade, the State of Alaska has struggled to develop a viable plan for an AVH. The time has come to move beyond planning to make an AVH a reality. With passage of this bill, the state would have clear statutory authority to serve veterans within the APH system by identifying one or more homes as an AVH consistent with the requirements of the United States Veterans' Administration. In addition, the bill would require that, as a condition for receipt of assistance to pay the cost of care in a home, a home resident could be required to apply for other state or federally sponsored programs whose benefits could reduce the amount of that assistance. Taken together, these changes are designed to ensure the sustainability of the APH and AVH system over the long-term. Additional federal and other third-party payments are critical in order to maintain the high quality of care the homes provide and home residents expect and deserve. Over time, the Department of Health and Social Services is optimistic that several millions of dollars of additional resources can be obtained in third-party reimbursements annually to support operation of the homes. In the absence of additional third-party receipts, the APH and the AVH would remain unduly dependent on state general fund support and resident fees. Given the state's ongoing fiscal constraints and the impracticality of requiring home residents to pay for the full cost of care, failure to adopt the measures included in this bill may well jeopardize the APH and AVH over the long term. 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2088 I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor SB 302 SENATE BILL NO. 302 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the authority to take oaths, affirmations, and acknowledgments in the state; relating to notaries public; relating to fees for issuing certificates with the seal of the state affixed; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Office of the Governor Governor's transmittal letter dated February 4: Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of article III, section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the authority to take oaths, affirmations, and acknowledgements in the state to notaries public, and to fees for issuing certificates with the seal of the state affixed. The primary purpose of the bill is to comprehensively update AS 44.50, the chapter that governs notaries public, which includes among its provisions qualifications to become a notary public, duties of notaries public, and liability in the event of misconduct or neglect. AS 44.50 has not been comprehensively revised since it was enacted in 1961. Sections 6-13 of the bill would repeal obsolete provisions, update antiquated language, and add new provisions where needed. 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2089 Similarly, sections 2-4 of the bill would update statutes in AS 09, the Alaska civil code, relating to notaries' responsibilities when notarizing, verifying, and acknowledging signed instruments. In addition, section 1 of the bill would conform the oath, affirmation, and acknowledgement statute at AS 09.63.010 to existing law. Section 5 of the bill would update a statute authorizing the Lieutenant Governor to collect fees for the issuance of certificates with the seal of the state affixed, increasing the fee to $5 per certificate. Section 14 of the bill provides applicability provisions. A more detailed description of the bill is found in a sectional analysis of the bill available from the office of the Lieutenant Governor. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor SB 303 SENATE BILL NO. 303 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Big Game Commercial Services Board and to the regulation of big game hunting services and transportation services; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 304 SENATE BILL NO. 304 BY SENATOR FRENCH, entitled: "An Act relating to public health; and providing for an effective date." 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2090 was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 305 SENATE BILL NO. 305 BY SENATOR THERRIAULT, entitled: "An Act relating to state ownership of submerged land underlying water that was navigable at the time Alaska achieved statehood." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 306 SENATE BILL NO. 306 BY SENATORS SEEKINS, Dyson, Green, entitled: "An Act relating to the practice of naturopathic medicine; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 270 SENATE BILL NO. 270 "An Act establishing November as Avalanche Awareness Month" was read the second time. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 270 was read the third time. Senators Wilken, Cowdery, Ben Stevens, Ogan, French, Dyson, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Seekins, Elton, Therriault moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2091 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 270 "An Act establishing November as Avalanche Awareness Month" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 270 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Stedman Absent: Olson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 270 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations In Memoriam - Albert O'Neal Boxx Senator(s) Davis, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Willie Virgle Sims, Sr. Senator(s) Davis, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Annie Pearl Pollard Senator(s) Davis, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Charles Edwin Saunders Representative(s) Ogg Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2092 In Memoriam - Ivar Wallin Representative(s) Ogg Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Oscar Reese Swanson "Boo Boo" Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Olson, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Ruth Burnett Representative(s) Holm Senator(s) Wilken, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner 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. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Tom Wardleigh Senator(s) Olson, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2093 Unfinished Business Memorandum dated February 4 was received, stating President Therriault made the following appointments: Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force Senator Elton Senator Wagoner, Alternate Western Legislative Forestry Task Force Senator Stedman Senator Wagoner Senate Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations Senator Wagoner Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from plane time, February 26 to plane time, February 29. Without objection, Senator Dyson was excused. Senator Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from plane time, February 12 to plane time, February 16. Without objection, Senator Wagoner was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 270 SENATE BILL NO. 270 "An Act establishing November as Avalanche Awareness Month" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2094 Enrollment SB 173 SENATE BILL NO. 173(efd fld) "An Act repealing statutes pertaining to the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation and transferring money in the foundation's endowment; repealing statutes relating to the BIDCO assistance program; repealing statutes pertaining to the international trade and business endowment and transferring money in the international trade and business endowment; transferring oversight administration of outstanding Alaska Science and Technology Foundation loans and grants to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; establishing an Alaska BIDCO assistance program to be administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making conforming amendments" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:21 p.m., February 6, 2004. Memorandum from Division of Legal Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, was received, reporting the following manifest errors in SENATE BILL NO. 173(efd fld), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 6, lines 19 - 24: Place the definitions in alphabetical order and correct the paragraph numbering and punctuation accordingly. Page 9, line 23, following "* Sec. 9": Insert "The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TRANSITION: ALASKA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENDOWMENT." Page 9, line 25, following "* Sec. 10": Insert "The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TRANSITION: INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS ENDOWMENT." 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2095 Engrossment and Enrollment SR 2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2 Recognizing February 6, 2004, as Ronald Reagan Day in Alaska, was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the President and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:21 p.m., February 6, 2004. Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 9, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:55 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate February 2004 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2096 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Feb 06 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled to 02/09/04 -- = SB 260 METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS Feb 09 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 02/06/04 -- + SB 260 METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS Feb 11 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SB 269 PARENT ACCESS TO CHILD'S LIBRARY RECORDS Feb 13 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 06 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 09 Monday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Time Change -- = HB 374 SENIORCARE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2097 FINANCE (continued) Feb 10 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Department FY04 Status Reports: Education and Early Development Labor and Workforce Development Transportation and Public Facilities Environmental Conservation Fish and Game Natural Resources Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 136 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Department FY04 Status Reports: Health and Social Services Corrections Law Military and Veterans Affairs Public Safety Administration Community & Economic Development Revenue Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 13 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 09 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 285 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COVERAGE + SB 288 EMERGENCY CHILD CUSTODY PLACEMENT + SB 289 EXTENDING THE SPECIAL ED SERVICE AGENCY += SB 277 STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS + Bills Previously Heard/If Necessary Feb 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/If Necessary 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2098 JUDICIARY Feb 06 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 217 GENETIC PRIVACY += SB 203 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS Feb 09 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 300 ATTORNEY'S LIEN += SJR 18 CONST. AM: PF APPROPS/INFLATION-PROOFING += SJR 19 CONST. AM: PERMANENT FUND INCOME Feb 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 13 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 10 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 291 UNSTAMPED CIGARETTES Senate Bill: + Workers Compensation System & AIGA Improvements <Pending Introduction and Referral> += SB 276 ALASKA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION += SB 273 ASMI BOARD/ SEAFOOD TAXES & ASSESSMENTS Feb 12 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 286 DIRECT MARKETING FISHERIES BUSINESS + SB 278 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FEES + SB 254 TOURISM & RECREATION ASSESSMENT ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 06 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 09 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2099 RESOURCES (continued) Feb 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w(H) Resources Committee Hearing Mining Industry Overview Feb 13 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 10 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 287 REGULATION REVIEW SB 232 RETIREMENT:TEACHERS/JUDGES/PUB EMPLOYEES HJR 30 ELIMINATE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFSET Feb 12 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM = SB 279 AHFC WATER & SEWER BONDS + HB 230 POLITICAL SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY SB 255 ILLEGAL USE TRAFFIC PREEMPTION DEVICE "Overview on "Help America Vote Act": Division of Elections ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 10 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM HB 304 JACK COGHILL BRIDGE TO THE INTERIOR Overview of Proposed Use of the Spine Road in the North Slope Oil Fields Feb 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 28 Saturday Anchorage 9:30 AM -- Time and Location Change -- Special Meeting: Overview of the Knik Arm Crossing Loussac Library 9:30 - 11:30 am ---------------------------------------- 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2100 JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Feb 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Alaskan Command's Annual Address by Lt.General Carrol H."Howie" Chandler Testimony by Invitation Only ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 19 Thursday House Finance 519 12:00 PM Audits and Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS Feb 17 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Let's Talk Healthy Relationships Program ---------------------------------------- ENERGY POLICY TASK FORCE Feb 10 Tuesday Anchorage 9:30 AM AIDEA/AEA Board Room 813 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Third Floor 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Feb 11 Wednesday Anchorage 9:30 AM AIDEA/AEA Board Room 813 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Third Floor 9:30 am to 3:30 pm ---------------------------------------- 2004-02-06 Senate Journal Page 2101 JOINT SESSION Feb 25 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Chief Justice Alexander O. Bryner Mar 16 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski