Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-03-31 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2701 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 31, 2004 Eightieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:20 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Green was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Gary Waterhouse of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord, We come to You today as Your servants, and the servants of the people of the great state of Alaska. Today Lord, may each of us work with a humble, kind, and gentle spirit. There is a constant temptation to exalt ourselves, Lord. Help us to put self aside as we work to produce legislation that will stand the test of time. May our work here be to build up and not tear down. Let us weed out of our conversations everything that is harsh or severe. May our motives be pure when examined under the microscope. Lastly Lord, may we each practice that rule which is called golden - to do unto others as we would wish them to do to us. In Thy name we pray, Amen. Senator Wagoner led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2702 Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the seventy-eighth and seventy-ninth legislative days, Senate Journal Supplement No. 7 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 16 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Green was noted. Messages from the House SB 291 Message dated March 29 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 291 "An Act extending the transition period for activities involving unstamped cigarettes; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated March 29 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 428 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 428(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to civil liability for acts related to obtaining alcohol for persons under 21 years of age or for persons under 21 years of age being on licensed premises." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2703 Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 30 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Personnel Board Laura Plenert - Ketchikan This does not reflect intent by any of the members to vote for or against her during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Gary Stevens, French, Davis. SB 40 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 40 "An Act relating to construction of highways by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 40(FIN) "An Act relating to construction of highways by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing do not pass: Senators Hoffman, Olson. Signing amend: Senator Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2704 SB 337 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 337 "An Act relating to the powers of the Alaska Energy Authority to make grants and loans and enter into contracts; relating to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; relating to the Alaska Energy Authority's liability for the provision of technical assistance to rural utilities; relating to the Alaska Energy Authority's investment of the power development fund; repealing the electrical service extension fund; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 337(L&C) "An Act relating to the powers of the Alaska Energy Authority to make grants and loans, to enter into contracts, and to improve, equip, operate, and maintain bulk fuel, waste energy, energy conservation, energy efficiency, and alternative energy facilities and equipment; relating to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; relating to the Alaska Energy Authority's liability for the provision of technical assistance to rural utilities; relating to the Alaska Energy Authority's investment of the power development fund; repealing the electrical service extension fund; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Gary Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Davis, French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 340 The Judiciary 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 Seekins, Chair; Senator Therriault. Signing no recommendation: Senators French, Ogan. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2705 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 Rules Committee. HB 213 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 213(FIN) "An Act relating to a provisional driver's license and to issuance of a driver's license; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senator Cowdery. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stedman, Guess. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 340 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 340(JUD) am "An Act relating to damages in an action for a defect in the design, construction, and remodeling of certain dwellings; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, Ogan. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 349 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 349(JUD) am "An Act amending Rule 412, Alaska Rules of Evidence" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 349(JUD) (forthcoming) 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2706 Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, French. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ogan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 394 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 394(HES) "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Commission on Aging and making technical revisions to citations related to the commission." Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Hoffman, Olson, Bunde, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 409 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 409(FSH) "An Act relating to the maximum length of salmon seine vessels; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Gary Stevens, French. Signing do pass: Senator Davis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Resources Committee. HB 478 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 478 "An Act relating to the issuance of commercial fishing interim-use permits; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators French, Gary Stevens. Signing do pass: Senator Davis. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2707 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 513 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 513 "An Act relating to the enforcement of support orders through suspension of drivers' licenses; changing the name of the child support enforcement agency to the child support services agency; amending Rules 90.3 and 90.5, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 513(JUD) Signing no recommendation: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Therriault. Signing do not pass: Senator Ogan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 25 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 Recommending that certain federal funding restrictions be eased so that more villages in Alaska would qualify for assistance relating to flooding and erosion. Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Stedman, Guess. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2708 SJR 31 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Relating to urging the United States Congress to compensate the State of Alaska for the effect of federal land ownership on the state's ability to fund public education, and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 2562. Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Vice Chair; Senators Dyson, Seekins. Signing no recommendation: Senators Elton, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 35 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35(L&C) Relating to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as mad cow disease, and country- of-origin labeling for meat products. Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator Gary Stevens. Signing do pass: Senators Davis, French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Labor and Commerce Committee The resolution was referred to the Resources Committee. HCR 25 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25(RES) Relating to Alaska Wild Salmon Week, June 28 - July 4, 2004. Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Stedman, Guess. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2709 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The resolution was referred to the Resources Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 382 SENATE BILL NO. 382 BY THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to replat approval; relating to the platting of right-of-way acquired through eminent domain proceedings; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Community and Regional Affairs Committees. SB 383 SENATE BILL NO. 383 BY THE SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska children's trust grant awards." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 384 SENATE BILL NO. 384 BY THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to a natural gas pipeline with a terminus at the Cook Inlet Basin." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2710 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 274 SENATE BILL NO. 274 "An Act relating to the housing assistance loan fund in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; creating the housing assistance loan program; repealing loans for teacher housing and providing for loans for multi-family housing; making conforming amendments; 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. 274 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 274 "An Act relating to the housing assistance loan fund in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; creating the housing assistance loan program; repealing loans for teacher housing and providing for loans for multi-family housing; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 274 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Bunde, Ogan and so, SENATE BILL NO. 274 passed the Senate. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2711 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 276 SENATE BILL NO. 276 "An Act relating to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association; relating to joint insurance arrangements and assessments to the association; relating to the powers of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority concerning the association; 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 2598. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 276(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association; relating to the powers of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority concerning the association; 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 Ellis objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 276(FIN) will be on the April 1 calendar. SB 279 SENATE BILL NO. 279 "An Act authorizing and relating to the issuance of bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for safe and clean water and hygienic sewage disposal facility capital projects and other capital projects; providing for the repayment of the bonds and bond costs; relating to the dividend paid to the state by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2712 Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2599. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 279(FIN) 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. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 279(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 279(FIN) "An Act authorizing and relating to the issuance of bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for safe and clean water and hygienic sewage disposal facility capital projects and other capital projects; providing for the repayment of the bonds and bond costs; relating to the dividend paid to the state by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 279(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 279(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2713 SB 301 SENATE BILL NO. 301 "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 second time. Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2654. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN) "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 the eligibility of residents for the Alaska Pioneers' Home and the Alaska Veterans' Home for general relief assistance; relating to state veterans' home facilities; making conforming amendments; 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 Ellis objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN) will be on the April 1 calendar. Third Reading of House Bills HB 397 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(JUD) "An Act relating to defense contacts with and recordings of statements of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2714 SCS CSHB 397(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(JUD) passed the Senate. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Citations In Memoriam - Arsenio Villanuava Credo Representative(s) Weyhrauch, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Hector P. Therriault Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, 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. Unfinished Business Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 286 Senator Ellis requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 286(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2715 Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 286(FIN) "An Act relating to direct marketing fisheries businesses, to the fisheries business tax, and to liability for payment of taxes and assessments on the sale or transfer of fishery resources; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 286(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 286(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 348 Senator Ellis requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 348(JUD) "An Act relating to the rights of certain victims of crime to receive information about the office of victims' rights and the Violent Crimes Compensation Board" be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Dyson declared a conflict of interest. Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2716 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 348(JUD) "An Act relating to the rights of certain victims of crime to receive information about the office of victims' rights and the Violent Crimes Compensation Board" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 348(JUD) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 348(JUD) passed the Senate on reconsideration, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House with a Legislative Letter of Intent. HB 398 Senator Ellis requested that the reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 398(JUD) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senators Lincoln, French, Elton, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 398(JUD) "An Act relating to domestic violence fatality review teams" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 398(JUD) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 398(JUD) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2717 Unfinished Business (continued) HB 397 Senators French, Dyson, Lincoln, Ellis, Elton moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(JUD) "An Act relating to defense contacts with and recordings of statements of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 348 Senators French, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 348(JUD) "An Act relating to the rights of certain victims of crime to receive information about the office of victims' rights and the Violent Crimes Compensation Board." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 274 SENATE BILL NO. 274 "An Act relating to the housing assistance loan fund in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; creating the housing assistance loan program; repealing loans for teacher housing and providing for loans for multi-family housing; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 279 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 279(FIN) "An Act authorizing and relating to the issuance of bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for safe and clean water and hygienic sewage disposal facility capital projects and other capital projects; providing for the repayment of the bonds and bond costs; relating to the dividend paid to the state by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2718 SB 286 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 286(FIN) "An Act relating to direct marketing fisheries businesses, to the fisheries business tax, and to liability for payment of taxes and assessments on the sale or transfer of fishery resources; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 398 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 398(JUD) "An Act relating to domestic violence fatality review teams" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 1, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:23 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate March 2004 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2719 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 31 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SB 361 SMALL CRUISE SHIP DISCHARGES Apr 02 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 31 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 357 INSURANCE += SB 366 STATE SALES TAX <Listen Only Teleconference - above Bill> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SJR 3 CONST AM: APPROPRIATION/SPENDING LIMIT Apr 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 255 ILLEGAL USE TRAFFIC PREEMPTION DEVICE + SB 350 4 DAM POOL JOINT ACTION AGENCY + Monetary Terms of Collective Bargaining Units + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 357 INSURANCE += SB 366 STATE SALES TAX <Listen Only Teleconference - above Bill> 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2720 FINANCE (continued) Apr 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 313 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 31 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + SB 248 HIGH SCHOOL COMPETENCY EXAMS/DIPLOMAS + SB 372 SECONDARY SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 25 HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 31 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + HB 340 DAMAGES IN CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS += SB 340 DETENTION OF MINORS += HB 349 ILLEGALLY OBTAINED EVIDENCE/EVID RULE 412 += HB 513 CSED NAME CHANGE/DRIVER'S LIC.SUSPENSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ***Meeting will recess until 1:00 p.m.*** Following Previously Heard/Scheduled Bill will be taken up after recess: SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION Meeting will reconvene in the Beltz Room Mar 31 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:00 PM ***AFTER RECESS *** Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: = SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2721 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 02 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 318 CONSUMPTIVE USE OF FISH AND GAME <Pending Referral> += SB 319 CLAIMS AGAINST HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS += SB 323 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND CONTRACTORS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 01 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 377 STATE MECHANICAL CODE + SB 365 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANTS + HB 341 DIVE FISHERY MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including but Not Limited to: = SB 358 ALASKA RAILROAD TRACK WORK <Bill Hearing Postponed> ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 31 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM -- Location Change -- + HJR 34 FED TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE FOR FISHERMEN <Bill Hearing Postponed to 4/2/04> Alaska Stranded Gas Act Applications - Testimony by Invitation Only + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HJR 34 FED TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE FOR FISHERMEN <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 03/31/04> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2722 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 01 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 231 DECREASE TIME TO CLAIM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY + SJR 30 AMEND & FUND NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT += SB 354 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PROCEDURES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 91 RETIRED PEACE OFFICER'S MEDICAL BENEFITS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 03/30/04 -- = SB 371 POWERS/DUTIES DOTPF SB 382 EMINENT DOMAIN/REPLAT OF BOUNDARY CHANGES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS Apr 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM FY 05 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 31 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM Department of Education and Early Development Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Apr 02 Friday Beltz 211 12:00 PM FY 05 Operating Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-31 Senate Journal Page 2723 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- FY 05 Budget: Unfinished Business & Preliminary Close-out Apr 03 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Meeting Canceled -- FY 05 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Apr 01 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 5:00 PM FY 05 Operating Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 15 Thursday House Finance 519 12:00 PM Veteran's Home Feasibility Study Presented by ASCG ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Apr 01 Thursday Anch Lio Conf Rm 8:30 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- ** SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING ** Open Meetings ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 02 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by US Senator Lisa Murkowski