Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-03-04 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2401 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday March 4, 2004 Fifty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:15 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Davis, Ellis were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Green was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Lincoln. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. A Prayer for the Children "We pray for the children who sneak Popsicles before supper, who erase holes in math workbooks, who can never find their shoes. And we pray for those who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire, who can't bound down the street in a new pair of sneakers, who never "counted potatoes," who are born in places where we wouldn't be caught dead, who never go to the circus, who live in an X-rated world. We pray for children who bring us sticky kisses and fistfuls of dandelions, who hug us in a hurry and forget their lunch money. And we pray for those who never get dessert, who have no safe blanket to drag behind them, who watch their parents watch them die, who can't find any bread to steal, who don't have any rooms to clean up, whose pictures aren't on anybody's dresser, whose monsters are real. 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2402 We pray for children who spend all their allowance before Tuesday, who throw tantrums in the grocery store and pick at their food, who like ghost stories, who shove dirty clothes under the bed, who never rinse out the tub, who get visits from the tooth fairy, who don't like to be kissed in front of the carpool, who squirm in church and scream in the phone, whose tears we sometimes laugh at and whose smiles can make us cry. And we pray for those whose nightmares come in the daytime, who will eat anything, who have never seen a dentist, who aren't spoiled by anybody, who go to bed hungry and cry themselves to sleep, who live and move, but have no being. We pray for children who want to be carried and for those who must, who we never give up on and for those who don't get a second chance. For those we smother and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer it." (Adapted by James Steyer from the poem by Ina Hughes) Dear Lord, we ask that this body, the Senators, each of us, think about all these children as we make decisions today and the days to come. Amen. Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fifty-second legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Green was noted. Messages from the House Message dated March 3 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2403 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 15 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 15(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to fair trade practices and consumer protection, to telephone solicitations, to charitable solicitations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 349 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 349(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act amending Rule 412, Alaska Rules of Evidence." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 35 The Finance Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(FIN) "An Act making appropriations to the Department of Education and Early Development for K-12 educational programs; making appropriations to the University of Alaska; making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2004 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations of the amount 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2404 necessary to balance revenue and general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dyson. Signing amend: Senators Hoffman, Olson. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 217 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 217 "An Act relating to genetic privacy; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 508, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 217(JUD) "An Act relating to genetic privacy." and further recommends the adoption of the following Judiciary Letter of Intent: Letter of Intent The Legislature finds that recent scientific breakthroughs in decoding DNA samples have the potential of disclosing the probable medical future of individual families' bloodlines when samples are collected, retained and disclosed without consent. The Legislature has determined that such disclosure may lead to harm of an individual and their blood relatives, including discrimination in areas such as employment, education, healthcare and insurance. Concern exists that the current laws regarding collection, retention or disclosure of DNA information are inadequate and steps should be taken to protect genetic privacy, property interests and information derived from samples. As a result, SB 217 has been passed to define the rights of individuals whose genetic information is collected and their property rights in that information. Further, the law defines the circumstances under which an 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2405 individual may be subject to genetic testing and which information may be collected, analyzed, retained or disclosed. The law is not intended to impact state uses of DNA information specifically authorized by other state statutes. Signing no recommendation: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, Ogan. Signing do pass: Senator French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Public Safety The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 281 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 281 "An Act relating to labeling and identification of genetically modified fish and fish products." Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Vice Chair; Senators Dyson, Lincoln, Elton, Ben Stevens, Seekins. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 333 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 333 "An Act relating to judicial relief before final administrative decisions of state agencies" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 333(JUD) "An Act relating to the state's administrative procedures and to judicial oversight of administrative matters." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, Ogan. Signing do not pass: Senator French. 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2406 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 339 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 339 "An Act relating to reclamation bonding and financial assurance for certain mines; relating to financial assurance limits for lode mines; establishing the mine reclamation trust fund; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Vice Chair; Senators Seekins, Dyson, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Lincoln, Elton. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 340 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 340 "An Act relating to the detention of delinquent minors in correctional facilities; relating to emergency detention of minors for evaluation for involuntary admission for mental health treatment; relating to detention of intoxicated minors and minors incapacitated by alcohol or drugs; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Green, Wilken. 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 Public Safety The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 31 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 31 "An Act relating to initiative and referendum petitions; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, Ogan. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2407 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 260 The Judiciary considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 260(JUD) "An Act relating to immunity for free health care services provided by certain health care providers; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 260(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Ogan. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 5 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to initiative and referendum petitions. Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, Ogan. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 360 SENATE BILL NO. 360 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2408 "An Act relating to building and life safety codes, including creation of the Building and Life Safety Code Commission, the adoption of building and life safety codes for the state, and making exemptions for municipalities; relating to mechanical contractors, electrical administrators, mechanical administrators, plumbers, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, boilers, unfired pressure vessels, water heaters, the administration of certain building and life safety codes, and fees for administration of building and life safety codes; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 361 SENATE BILL NO. 361 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to discharges from small commercial passenger vessels; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Resources Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 35 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2404. Without objection, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(FIN) "An Act making appropriations to the Department of Education and Early Development for K-12 educational programs; 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2409 making appropriations to the University of Alaska; making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2004 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations of the amount necessary to balance revenue and general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Elton objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(FIN) will be on the March 5 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 190 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(STA) "An Act adding certain state-owned land and water to the Kenai River Special Management Area; relating to the mineral estate of the state- owned land and water in the Kenai River Special Management Area; relating to the Kenai River Special Management Area advisory board; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 190(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(STA) passed the Senate. 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2410 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Elton gave notice of reconsideration. SB 203 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 203(FIN) am was read the third time. In accordance with Mason's Manual 583(2), President Therriault relinquished the chair to Senator Ben Stevens, President pro tempore, in order to participate in debate. President Therriault and Senator Ben Stevens resumed their original places. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 203(FIN) am "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 203(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis Absent: Bunde and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 203(FIN) am 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. 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2411 SB 260 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 260(TRA) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 260(TRA) am "An Act relating to metropolitan planning organizations and to the policy board of the metropolitan planning organization for the Anchorage metropolitan area; relating to transportation planning in federally recognized metropolitan planning areas; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 260(TRA) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 11 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Bunde, Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Davis, Ellis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 260(TRA) am 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: CSSB 260(TRA) am Effective Date Clause YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis, Hoffman and so, the effective date clause was adopted. Senator French gave notice of reconsideration. 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2412 SB 299 SENATE BILL NO. 299 "An Act relating to a charge for a bad check" was read the third time. Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 11: Delete: "$30" Insert: "$25" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 299 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis, Hoffman and so, Amendment No. 1 failed to be adopted. SENATE BILL NO. 299 was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 299 "An Act relating to a charge for a bad check" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2413 SB 299 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis, Hoffman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 299 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - The 2004 Wasilla High School Wrestling Team Representative(s) Stoltze, Kohring, Masek, Gatto Senator(s) Green, Ogan, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, 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. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 305 Senator Guess requested that the reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 305 be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 305 "An Act relating to state ownership of submerged land underlying water that was navigable at the time Alaska achieved statehood" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2414 SB 305 Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 12 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Davis, Ellis, Hoffman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 305 passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business SB 295 The reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 295 "An Act extending the termination date of the Navigable Waters Commission for Alaska; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SJR 27 The reconsideration on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to the resolution of submerged land title disputes, was not taken up this legislative day and the resolution was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Guess moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 5. Without objection, Senator Guess was excused. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from plane time, March 5 to plane time, March 8. Without objection, Senator Gary Stevens was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2415 Engrossment SB 203 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 203(FIN) am "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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 295 SENATE BILL NO. 295 "An Act extending the termination date of the Navigable Waters Commission for Alaska; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 299 SENATE BILL NO. 299 "An Act relating to a charge for a bad check" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 305 SENATE BILL NO. 305 "An Act relating to state ownership of submerged land underlying water that was navigable at the time Alaska achieved statehood" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 27 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to the resolution of submerged land title disputes, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 270 SENATE BILL NO. 270 am H "An Act establishing November as Avalanche Awareness Month" 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 9:27 a.m., March 4, 2004. 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2416 Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., March 5, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate March 2004 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2417 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 Mar 05 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 08 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 10 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SB 335 EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCH/911 SURCHARGE + SB 355 WASTE MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 257 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS Office of the Governor Dept. of Public Safety Dept. of Environmental Conservation University of Alaska + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2418 FINANCE (continued) Mar 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 257 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 08 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 179 TEACHER CERTIFICATION : FINGERPRINTS + SB 353 REPEAL DAYCARE REQ FOR FBX COURTHOUSE + SB 279 AHFC WATER & SEWER BONDS + SB 274 HOUSING PROGRAMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 347 EXEMPT TAXIS FROM VEHICLE RENTAL TAX += SB 273 ASMI BOARD/ SEAFOOD TAXES & ASSESSMENTS + SB 288 EMERGENCY CHILD CUSTODY PLACEMENT + SB 315 ENTRY PERMIT BUY-BACK PROGRAM + SB 347 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH MORATORIUM <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 10 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation by the University of Alaska "Economics of UA Research" += SB 241 APPROP: NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY + SB 271 NATURAL GAS DEVEL AUTHORITY PROJECTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 11 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 300 ATTORNEY'S LIEN + SB 328 NATIONAL FOREST INCOME PROGRAM/DCED REGS + SB 306 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2419 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 08 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 282 UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE RESEARCH CONTRACTS += HB 25 HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 05 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 336 CORRECTIONS: FEES/SURCHARGE += SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE <Bill Hearing Postponed> + HB 397 DEFENSE CONTACTS WITH VICTIMS & WITNESSES <Bill Hearing Postponed> + HB 83 REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT + Hearing on Changes to APOC Regulations + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 08 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 316 SEAT BELT VIOLATION AS PRIMARY OFFENSE + HB 513 CSED NAME CHANGE/DRIVER'S LIC.SUSPENSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 04 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 323 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND CONTRACTORS += HB 340 DAMAGES IN CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including but Not Limited to: += SB 311 INSURANCE & WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2420 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Mar 09 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 357 INSURANCE + SB 350 4 DAM POOL JOINT ACTION AGENCY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 323 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND CONTRACTORS += HB 340 DAMAGES IN CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS Mar 11 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 337 ENERGY PROGRAMS & FUNDS + SB 344 TRUSTS/ESTATES/PROPERTY TRANSFERS + HB 409 SEINE VESSEL LENGTH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 319 CLAIMS AGAINST HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 05 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 312 CONVENTIONAL & NONCONVENTIONAL GAS LEASES <Above Bill Hearing Postponed> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 282 PREPARED FOOD:WILD/FARMED FISH DISCLOSURE += SB 347 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH MORATORIUM += SB 303 BIG GAME GUIDE BOARD & SERVICES Mar 08 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Frank Homan - Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission John K. Norman - Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Charles Cole - Royalty & Gas Development Advisory Board Ken Stout - Royalty & Gas Development Advisory Board + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2421 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 04 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM += SB 326 PERMANENT FUND INVESTMENTS + SB 309 BLOOD PATHOGENS TESTING OF PRISONERS + SB 351 APOC REPORTS BY NONELECTRONIC MEANS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 09 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SR 3 COMMEMORATING SEN. FRANK FERGUSON += SB 352 MANAGERS NOT EMPLOYEES UNDER P.E.R.A. -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 11 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 346 MONETARY TERMS: MASTERS/MATES/PILOTS + SB 338 CLAIMS AGAINST STATE EMPLOYEES + SB 308 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS + HCR 5 LEGIS. TASK FORCE ON DESIGN OF STATE SEAL Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 298 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE ON DALTON HIGHWAY SB 358 ALASKA RAILROAD TRACK WORK Mar 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 298 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE ON DALTON HIGHWAY Mar 11 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 11 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM FY05 Operating Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2422 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 08 Monday Beltz 211 12:00 PM Review of Department of Environmental Conservation Budget ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM Overview Mar 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM FY 05 Budget ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Mar 08 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 7:30 AM Overview of Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Budget ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 09 Tuesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM Overview Mar 16 Tuesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2423 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 08 Monday Speakers Chambers 12:00 PM Information Technology Subcommittee Updates on: Homeland Security/Integration Solution concept, Aviation Safety Project and Mini Radio ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 08 Monday Anch Lio Conf Rm 9:30 AM Ethics Subcommittee on Open Meetings -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS ENERGY POLICY TASK FORCE Mar 09 Tuesday Anchorage 10:00 AM AIDEA/AEA Board Room 813 W Northern Lights Blvd., Third Floor 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ---------------------------------------- FISH CAUCUS Mar 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM By-product Development: Getting the Most Out of Our Salmon ---------------------------------------- JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS Mar 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Does Alaska's Health Training Make the Grade? Workforce and Alaska's Health ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-04 Senate Journal Page 2424 JOINT SESSION Apr 02 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by US Senator Lisa Murkowski