Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-02-23 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2261 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 23, 2004 Forty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:15 a.m. The roll showed thirteen members present. Senators Dyson, Olson, Gary Stevens were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Cowdery, Davis, Green, Lincoln were absent. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Senators Cowdery, Lincoln be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senators Cowdery, Lincoln were excused. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Davis be excused from a call of the Senate today, February 25, and February 27. Without objection, Senator Davis was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Seekins. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty God, Our Father, as we gather our thoughts we ask You to give us the right answers and help us to remember that while we may be pure in our own eyes, You examine our motives. So, as we commit our work to the people of this state, we ask that it will be pleasing in Your sight. Help us to be wise, to be fair, and to always do the right thing. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2262 Senator Bunde led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fortieth through forty-second legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports SB 285 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 285 "An Act relating to medical assistance coverage for targeted case management services and for rehabilitative services furnished or paid for by a school district on behalf of certain children; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 291 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 291 "An Act extending the transition period for activities involving unstamped cigarettes; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2263 SB 302 Forthcoming State Affairs Committee Substitute (page 2245) for SENATE BILL NO. 302 "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 received today: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 302(STA) "An Act relating to the authority to take oaths, affirmations, and acknowledgments in the state, to notaries public, to fees for issuing certificates with the seal of the state affixed; and providing for an effective date." SJR 26 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 26 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, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 26(RES) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Seekins, Ben Stevens, Wagoner, Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 328 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 328 BY SENATOR STEDMAN, entitled: 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2264 "An Act relating to the national forest income program in the Department of Community and Economic Development and to the authority of the department to adopt regulations; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. The presence of Senator Green was noted. SB 352 SENATE BILL NO. 352 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act amending the Public Employment Relations Act to exclude from collective bargaining individuals who perform confidential or managerial duties for a public employer and relating to those exclusions; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law Governor's transmittal letter dated February 20: Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of article III, section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting this bill to amend the Public Employment Relations Act (PERA). Specifically, the bill would exclude public employees in upper-level ("managerial") or sensitive ("confidential") positions from collective bargaining. Allowing employees in these positions to participate in bargaining creates a conflict of interest and could allow employees in managerial or confidential positions to benefit from the inherent advantage they have over other employees. When managerial and confidential employees bargain they have access to information and key officials that is unavailable to other employees. 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2265 Amending PERA resolves the conflict of interest and reduces the opportunity for unfair gain by those employees. Bargaining laws for public employees would be aligned with the labor laws that apply to private industry, federal law, and the majority of state's that have chosen to exclude confidential and managerial employees from bargaining. The bill provides legislative findings setting out the concerns the bill is intended to address. These findings were drawn mainly from the work of the Blue Ribbon Commission (Commission) on the State Personnel Act. The Commission reviewed state employment laws from 1977 through 1980. The Commission recognized that allowing managers to participate in bargaining could hamper labor negotiations and that the state's managers needed to be politically responsive to the chief executive. The Commission recommended that assistant and deputy directors and certain chiefs be excluded from bargaining. Report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on the State Personnel Act to the Eleventh Alaska State Legislature 14 (1/9/1980). The exclusion for confidential employees is based upon case law from the National Labor Relations Board (Board) and existing state regulation. B. F. Goodrich Co., 115 N.L.R.B. 722, 37 L.R.R.M.(BNA) 1383 (1956); 8 AAC 97.990(a)(1). The Board has consistently recognized an exclusion from bargaining for "persons who assist and act in a confidential capacity to persons who formulate, determine, and effectuate management policies in the field of labor relations." The Alaska Labor Relations Agency adopted this definition as regulation in 8 AAC 97.990(a)(1); although, rather than exclude these employees from bargaining entirely, the agency requires them to bargain in a separate unit when they are employed by the state. 8 AAC 97.090. Bargaining in a separate unit, however, does not remove the conflict of interest created when a public employer is forced to bargain the wages and working conditions of employees responsible for actually developing and implementing the employer's labor policy. Recognizing this problem, the agency excluded the confidential positions of labor analyst and human resource manager from bargaining completely in State of Alaska v. Confidential Employees Ass'n, Decision & Order No. 157 (04/07/1993). The agency's 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2266 decision, however, was reversed on appeal, State of Alaska v. Confidential Employees Ass'n, case no. 1JU-93-0656 CI (9/1/1994, as clarified on 10/12/1994), necessitating a legislative solution to the problem. The exclusion for managers is based on National Labor Relations Board v. Bell Aerospace Co., 416 U.S. 267, 287-88 (1974). In that case the United States Supreme Court affirmed the Board's longstanding exclusion from bargaining of employees "who formulate and effectuate management policies by expressing and making operative the decisions of the employer." The exclusion was based on the Board's interpretation of Congressional intent. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 264 SENATE BILL NO. 264 "An Act repealing the time limitation on the authority of the Department of Natural Resources to enter into agreements with a person or persons desiring to own an oil or natural gas pipeline proposed to be located on state land for the purposes of providing for payment of the reasonable costs incurred in preparing for activities before receipt of an application under the Alaska Right-of- Way Leasing Act; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 264 was read the third time. 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2267 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 264 "An Act repealing the time limitation on the authority of the Department of Natural Resources to enter into agreements with a person or persons desiring to own an oil or natural gas pipeline proposed to be located on state land for the purposes of providing for payment of the reasonable costs incurred in preparing for activities before receipt of an application under the Alaska Right-of-Way Leasing Act; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 264 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Lincoln, Olson, Stevens G and so, SENATE BILL NO. 264 passed the Senate. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 265 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" was read the second time. Senator Ogan, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 2083. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 265(RES) was adopted. President Therriault stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 265(RES) will be on the February 25 calendar. 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2268 SB 266 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 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" was read the second time. President Therriault stated SENATE BILL NO. 266 will be on the February 25 calendar. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 27 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to the resolution of submerged land title disputes, was read the second time. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, the resolution was returned to the Rules Committee. Citations Honoring - Sunshine Community Health Center Senator(s) Ogan, Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Masek Honoring - East High School Football Team Senator(s) Davis, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Keegan Reilly Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2269 In Memoriam - William N. Brody Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Verlin Dean Darrow Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Ann Armella Carney Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Edgar Alonzo Davis, Jr. Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Harry Lee Drew Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Anthony 'Mitch' Fleagin Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Edward Jackinsky Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2270 In Memoriam - Jack Andrew Johansen Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Johnny Earl Jones Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Mildred F. 'Millie' Hirth Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Kelly Scott McLay Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Jessie Marie Mettille Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Irton Slone Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Taieesha Katrina Stamer Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2271 In Memoriam - Helen Ruth Wise Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken In Memoriam - Larrie O. Woods Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wilken Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from afternoon plane time, February 27 to evening plane time, February 29. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from afternoon plane time, March 5 to evening plane time, March 7. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Senator Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from plane time, March 10 to plane time, March 15. Without objection, Senator Wagoner was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2272 Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:45 a.m., February 25, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:44 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate February 2004 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2273 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 23 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 25 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SJR 25 FLOODING AND EROSION CONTROL ASSISTANCE + SB 328 NATIONAL FOREST INCOME PROGRAM/DCED REGS Feb 27 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 23 Monday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Time Change -- += SB 203 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS += SB 285 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COVERAGE + SB 291 UNSTAMPED CIGARETTES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 313 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION += SB 314 SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2274 FINANCE (continued) Feb 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 348 ROYALTY OIL CONTRACT SALE APPROVAL + SB 273 ASMI BOARD/ SEAFOOD TAXES & ASSESSMENTS += SB 313 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION += SB 314 SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 276 ALASKA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION += SB 289 EXTENDING THE SPECIAL ED SERVICE AGENCY + SB 194 LIQUOR DELIVERED TO HOTELS/CRUISE SHIPS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 23 Monday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM -- Time & Location Change -- + Faith-Based & Community Initiatives Task Force - Legislative Briefing Open to All Legislators and Staff Feb 23 Monday Butrovich 205 2:30 PM -- Time Change -- + HJR 30 ELIMINATE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFSET += SB 269 PARENT ACCESS TO CHILD'S LIBRARY RECORDS += SB 239 LENGTH OF SCHOOL TERM <Bill Hearing Postponed to Feb 25th> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 301 PIONEERS' HOMES/VETERANS' HOMES += SB 274 HOUSING PROGRAMS + SCR 19 SUPPORTING FISHERIES EDUCATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 239 LENGTH OF SCHOOL TERM Mar 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM ---------------------------------------- 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2275 JUDICIARY Feb 23 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Meeting Canceled -- + Hearing and Recommendations for the Following Appointments: Joseph N. Faulhaber to the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Dr. David G. Ingraham to the Violent Crimes Compensation Board += HB 31 INITIATIVE/REFERENDUM PETITIONS + HJR 5 CONST AM: INITIATIVE/REFERENDUM PETITIONS += SB 288 EMERGENCY CHILD CUSTODY PLACEMENT Feb 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 333 IF UNREAS. AGENCY DELAY, COURT DECIDES + HB 260 IMMUNITY FOR PROVIDING FREE HEALTH CARE += SB 217 GENETIC PRIVACY += HB 252 OCC LICENSING: TERMS OF BD & CONT. EDUC Feb 27 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SJR 24 CONST AM: GUARANTEE PERM FUND DIVIDEND + SJR 32 CONST AM: PERM FUND INCOME FOR DIVIDENDS += SJR 18 CONST. AM: PF APPROPS/INFLATION-PROOFING += SJR 19 CONST. AM: PERMANENT FUND INCOME ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 24 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 315 ENTRY PERMIT BUY-BACK PROGRAM + SB 322 SALMON ENHANCEMENT TAX + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 324 FLORAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE LISTINGS <Bill Hearing Postponed> + SB 27 TRACKING OF PESTICIDE USE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including but Not Limited to: += SB 306 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE += SB 311 INSURANCE & WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM ---------------------------------------- 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2276 RESOURCES Feb 23 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 312 CONVENTIONAL & NONCONVENTIONAL GAS LEASES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview Presentation: MidAmerican Energy Holding Co Feb 27 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 24 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 326 PERMANENT FUND INVESTMENTS + SB 227 MUNI INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM ELECTIONS + SB 352 MANAGERS NOT EMPLOYEES UNDER P.E.R.A. Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 327 ROLLERBLADERS REGULATED LIKE BICYCLES + SB 316 SEAT BELT VIOLATION AS PRIMARY OFFENSE + SB 245 PERS BENEFITS FOR HARBOR OFFICERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 24 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 224 LOWER DWI FOR MINORS TO .02 + SB 298 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE ON DALTON HIGHWAY Feb 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 28 Saturday Anch Lio Conf Rm 9:30 AM -- Time and Location Change -- Special Meeting: Overview of the Knik Arm Crossing 9:30 - 11:30 am 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2277 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 27 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM FY 05 Budget Overview and Mission & Measures ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 02 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM FY 05 Budget Overview and Mission & Measures ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 02 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM FY 05 Budget Overview and Mission & Measures ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 03 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM FY 05 Budget Overview and Mission & Measures ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Feb 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Time Change -- Alaskan Command's Annual Address by Lt.General Carrol H."Howie" Chandler Testimony by Invitation Only ---------------------------------------- 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2278 SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Feb 26 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM 8:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.& 1:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Full Committee: Open Session Advisory Opinions Open Meetings House Subcommittee: Executive Session ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS Feb 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Bring Alaska's Children Home From Out Of State Treatment ---------------------------------------- ENERGY POLICY TASK FORCE Feb 24 Tuesday Anchorage 1:00 PM AIDEA/AEA Board Room 813 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Third Floor 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm ---------------------------------------- FISH CAUCUS Feb 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Gulf of Alaska Rationalization and Implications for State Management ---------------------------------------- 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 2004-02-23 Senate Journal Page 2279 MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Feb 24 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Joint Legislative Health Caucus + "The Big View of Individual Seniors & Their Health Care"