Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-02-09 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2107 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 9, 2004 Twenty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:09 a.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senators Ellis, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Davis, Lincoln were absent. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Davis be excused from a call of the Senate today through February 13. Without objection, Senator Davis was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Richard Green of the Glacier Valley Church of God. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. In deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer. Let us pray: Father, I come to You to pray blessings and guidance for these servants of our state. I acknowledge You to be our present help in the time of need. Your strength is the answer to our weakness. Your wisdom is the answer for our questions. Your peace is the answer for our turmoil. Your love is the answer for our relationships. Your hope is the answer for our future. I give You the glory and the praise for now and forevermore. Amen. 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2108 Senator French led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the twenty-sixth through twenty-eighth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated February 5 and received February 6 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointments to the boards and commissions set out below: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Billy (William) G. Andrews - Anchorage Appointed: 7/29/2003 Reappointed: 11/19/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2006 Gail M. Niemi - Juneau Appointed: 12/10/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2006 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Dr. R. Clark Davis - Ketchikan Appointed: 11/14/2001 Reappointed: 1/16/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Randall C. Frank - Fairbanks Appointed: 7/16/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2006 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2109 Board of Marine Pilots Anthony (Tony) J. Joslyn - Anchor Point Appointed: 12/29/2000 Reappointed: 7/29/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Robert (Tiny) Schasteen - Dutch Harbor Appointed: 1/16/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Personnel Board Debra E. English - Anchorage Appointed: 1/8/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Nelida Irvine - Anchorage Appointed: 5/28/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Gene H. Shafer - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Real Estate Commission Lawrence (Larry) J. Bauer - Juneau Appointed: 11/24/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2005 Glenn Clary - Anchorage Appointed: 12/10/2003 Reappointed: 3/1/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Rita C. Stuckart - Anchorage Appointed: 11/24/2003 Reappointed: 3/1/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Board of Veterinary Examiners Dr. David J. Hunt - Sitka Appointed: 5/28/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2110 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Joseph N. Faulhaber - Fairbanks Appointed: 7/29/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2005 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Dr. David G. Ingraham - Anchorage Appointed: 7/16/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2006 The appointments were referred to the Judiciary Committee. Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Commissioner Frank M. Homan - Juneau Appointed: 9/2/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission John K. Norman - Anchorage Appointed: 1/23/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Development Advisory Board Charles E. Cole - Fairbanks Appointed: 6/2/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Kenneth O. Stout - Anchorage Appointed: 6/5/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2005 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2111 Board of Dental Examiners Mary Ann Cerney - Fairbanks Appointed: 8/3/1999 Reappointed: 7/29/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Dr. Arne R. Pihl - Ketchikan Appointed: 5/28/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 State Medical Board Dr. Robert A. Breffeilh - Juneau Appointed: 4/25/2003 Reappointed: 1/16/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Dr. John T. Duddy - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Dr. G. Bert Flaming - Glennallen Appointed: 2/12/2003 Reappointed: 1/16/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Dr. David M. Head - Nome Appointed: 3/27/2001 Reappointed: 1/16/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Michael J. Tauriainen - Soldotna Appointed: 5/28/2003 Reappointed: 1/16/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Dr. Mark E. Richey - Anchorage Appointed: 2/20/1997 Reappointed: 1/19/2000 Reappointed: 8/25/2003 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Board of Nursing Patricia M. Swenson - Anchorage Appointed: 1/16/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2112 Board of Pharmacy Cindy Bueler - Anchorage Appointed: 6/5/2000 Reappointed: 1/16/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Captain Gary M. Givens - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Michael Pauley - Eagle River Appointed: 3/25/2003 Reappointed: 1/16/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 The appointments were referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Messages from the House Message dated January 26 was read, stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Twenty-third Alaska Legislature at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, for the purpose of hearing U.S. Senator Ted Stevens present his annual message to the Legislature. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2113 Standing Committee Reports SB 203 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to certain administrative hearings; and establishing the office of administrative hearings and relating to that office" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 203(JUD) "An Act relating to administrative hearings, to hearing officers, and to administrative law judges; establishing the office of administrative hearings and relating to that office; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, Ogan. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 20 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 288, relating to changing the name of the Department of Community and Economic Development. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2114 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 307 SENATE BILL NO. 307 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the amount of the bond required to stay execution of a judgment in civil litigation involving a signatory, a successor of a signatory, or an affiliate of a signatory to the tobacco product Master Settlement Agreement during an appeal; amending Rules 204 and 205, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 308 SENATE BILL NO. 308 BY SENATOR FRENCH, entitled: "An Act increasing the duration of certain provisions of domestic violence protective orders from six months to one year." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 309 SENATE BILL NO. 309 BY SENATORS WAGONER, Elton, entitled: "An Act relating to testing the blood of prisoners and those in custody for bloodborne pathogens." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2115 SB 310 SENATE BILL NO. 310 BY SENATOR GARY STEVENS, entitled: "An Act relating to shallow natural gas leasing and the regulation of shallow natural gas operations." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, Resources and Finance Committees. SB 311 SENATE BILL NO. 311 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act providing for a special deposit for workers' compensation insurers; relating to the board of governors of the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association; relating to covered workers' compensation claims paid by the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association; stating the intent of the legislature, and setting out limitations, concerning the interpretation, construction, and implementation of workers' compensation laws; relating to restructuring the Alaska workers' compensation system; eliminating the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board; establishing a division of workers' compensation within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and assigning certain Alaska Workers' Compensation Board functions to the division and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; establishing a Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; assigning certain functions of the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to agreements that discharge workers' compensation liability; providing for hearing officers in workers' compensation proceedings; relating to workers' compensation awards; relating to an employer's failure to insure and keep insured or provide security; providing for appeals from compensation orders; relating to 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2116 workers' compensation proceedings; providing for supreme court jurisdiction of appeals from the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; providing for a maximum amount for the cost-of- living adjustment for workers' compensation benefits; providing for administrative penalties for employers uninsured or without adequate security for workers' compensation; relating to assigned risk pools and insurers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Governor's transmittal letter dated February 6: Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of article III, section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the workers' compensation system. This bill relieves employers and employees of the "administrative burden" present in our workers' compensation system. The current accumulation of rules, procedures, and appeal processes increases costs for employers and insurers, delays resolution of claims for employees, and makes the Alaska workers' compensation insurance market difficult for existing insurers and unattractive to new insurers. A recent Alaska Supreme Court case illustrates the problem. It took 1,400 days from filing of the claim to a decision by the Alaska Supreme Court in Bradbury v. Chugach Electric Assn.,No. S-10532 (Alaska 6/20/2003). This is far too long to wait for resolution of a claim. 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2117 This bill reduces the administrative burden of the system by eliminating the present system of hearings and appeals. For years, there have been concerns that hearings before the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board (Board) are not accomplished quickly or consistently. The Legislature has been forced to take a number of steps, including: increasing the number of members of the Board; increasing the number of panels actually hearing cases (composed of one appointee representing labor, one appointee representing management, and a hearing officer); and increasing the number of hearing officers. The current size of the Board with 14 members and the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development far outstrips the single three-member Board originally created by the Legislature and makes assembly as a body (for purposes of meetings and approving regulations) difficult. While I recognize and appreciate the dedication, public service, and hard work the Board members provide, many members lack even a general legal training and background, much less specialized knowledge of workers' compensation law. Similarly, over the years the number of Board hearing panels have steadily increased in order to partially address concerns about their availability for frequent hearings. The unwanted side effect is a lack of consistency and predictability of decisions. Currently, there are more than 300 combinations of panel members and hearing officers deciding claims. On appeal, any one of the numbers of superior court judges assigned to hear workers' compensation appeals would rule on the relevant panel's decision. The losing party may then appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court as a matter of right and no deference is given to the Superior Court's decision. These sources of variation in the interpretation of the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act have multiplied in the last years, and have led to inconsistent, unpredictable rulings. There is no doubt. Alaska needs a consistent and predictable system for resolving disputed workers' compensation claims. This bill replaces the old system with three new components, all of which will bring more predictability and consistency to the system: (1) a Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission (Commission); (2) experienced hearing officers; and (3) additional administrative authority and duties vested in the director of the division. In fact, the 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2118 only change to benefits made in the entire bill is "capping" out-of-state claimants' benefits to the amount received by in-state claimants. Under current statutes, if a claimant resides out of state, the claimant's compensation rate would be adjusted upward or downward based on the cost of living where the claimant resides. The bill "caps" the cost- of-living adjustment for those claimants residing in a locality that has a higher cost of living than does Alaska. Under the bill, if a claimant resides in a higher cost-of-living locality, the claimant would receive the same benefits that the claimant would have received if the claimant resided in Alaska. Otherwise, no attempt is made to alter benefits available to injured workers or to disrupt the delivery of benefits. The Commission replaces the Superior Court at the appellate level. The Commission would be composed of three attorneys who are members in good standing of the Alaska Bar Association. These individuals would have significant experience in Alaska workers' compensation law and their sole job would be to decide workers' compensation claims. The Commission will produce decisions that will be legal precedent until and unless overturned on appeal by the Alaska Supreme Court. Initial hearings on disputed claims would be conducted by hearing officers. Hearing officers would be attorneys licensed to practice in Alaska with significant experience in workers' compensation law. These hearing officers would have the benefit of some minor procedural improvements designed to aid the parties in reaching a prompt adjudication of the claims. Costs currently associated with continuing to a hearing in cases that ought to be dismissed or summarily decided will be reduced. Consistency and predictability in the system will be improved. Costs and delays in resolving employees' claims are reduced without changing benefits available to injured workers. This bill also brings new duties and accountability to the administration of the system by the department. Currently, the director has little authority to act since all power rests in the Board. This bill would establish a Division of Workers' Compensation in the department. The director, (appointed by the commissioner) would be personally accountable for the performance of the division. The director would have expanded authority to administer the second 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2119 injury fund (AS 23.30.040), obtain stop-work orders, investigate uninsured employers, seek civil penalties for an employer's failure to insure workers, propose regulations to the commissioner, intervene in cases and file appeals, supervise rehabilitation of injured workers, and administer the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act. The director's formal decisions may be appealed to the Commission. The bill also provides a powerful tool to further the department's current approach of "zero tolerance" for employers that fail to carry legally required workers' compensation liability insurance. Under this bill, the department gains authority to levy civil penalties against employers whose choice to operate without the required insurance coverage places their employee's financial and physical well-being at risk. They also gain an unfair competitive advantage over the employers who act responsibly by complying with the law and purchasing the necessary insurance. The bill would also revise AS 21, the insurance code, regarding how the state regulates the insurance industry in the provision of workers' compensation insurance. Under the bill, insurers that transact workers' compensation insurance in this state would be required to maintain in the state a special deposit of cash or securities for the protection of persons in this state covered under workers' compensation insurance. This revision would provide additional financial protection for Alaskan workers in the event that workers' compensation insurer becomes insolvent and unable to pay claims. The composition of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association would be modified under the bill to include representatives from management, labor, and insurance licensees. This change would expand the expertise of the Board of Governors to better address workers' compensation issues. The bill provides transition provisions to allow for the initial appointment of members to meet the new statutory standards. Finally, the bill would repeal AS 21.39.155(c), to ensure that the assigned risk pool for workers' compensation operates as a self-funded mechanism. Under existing law, the pool is not fully self-funded. This additional burden on insurance companies is a factor making the Alaska workers' compensation insurance market unattractive to 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2120 insurers. Eliminating the cap on the assigned risk pool surcharge may improve the deposit of cash or securities for the protection of persons in this Alaska market for companies and ensure consumers have access to insurance coverage. This bill represents a major step forward to addressing the significant workers' compensation crisis in Alaska. The bill would rationalize the process for making workers' compensation decisions in this state. This should make Alaska more attractive for businesses to remain here or to relocate their operations to this state. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor SB 312 SENATE BILL NO. 312 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to natural gas exploration and development and to nonconventional gas, and amending the section under which shallow natural gas leases may be issued; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - William G. Moran, Sr. and William G. Moran, Jr. Senator(s) Stedman, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2121 Honoring - National Senior Service Corps Representative(s) Holm Senator(s) Wilken, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner In Memoriam - Randy Smith Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Guess, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Wanita J. Conley Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) 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 citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 11, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:26 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate July 2004 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2122 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 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 09 Monday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM --Meeting Canceled/Rescheduled to 2/10-- -- Time Change -- = HB 374 SENIORCARE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2123 FINANCE (continued) Feb 10 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = HB 374 SENIORCARE <Above Item Removed from Agenda> 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 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2124 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Feb 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/If Necessary ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY 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 + SB 311 INSURANCE & WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM += 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 09 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2125 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 ---------------------------------------- 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2126 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 ---------------------------------------- 2004-02-09 Senate Journal Page 2127 OTHER MEETINGS (continued) JOINT SESSION Feb 16 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Ted Stevens 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