Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-04-20 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2953 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 20, 2004 One Hundredth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:59 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Betty McDonough of the Juneau Baha'i Assembly. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O My God! O My God! Verily, I invoke Thee and supplicate before Thy threshold, asking Thee that all Thy mercies may descend upon these souls. Specialize them for Thy favor and Thy truth. O Lord! Unite and bind together the hearts, join in accord all the souls, and exhilarate the spirits through the signs of Thy sanctity and oneness. O Lord! Make these faces radiant through the light of Thy oneness. Strengthen the loins of Thy servants in the service of Thy kingdom. O Lord, Thou possessor of infinite mercy! O Lord of forgiveness and pardon! Forgive our sins, pardon our shortcomings, and cause us to turn to the kingdom of Thy clemency, invoking the kingdom of might and power, humble at Thy shrine and submissive before the glory of Thine evidences. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2954 O Lord God! Make us as waves of the sea, as flowers of the garden, united, agreed through the bounties of Thy love. O Lord! Dilate the breasts through the signs of Thy oneness, and make all mankind as stars shining from the same height of glory, as perfect fruits growing upon Thy tree of life. Verily, Thou art the Almighty, the Self-Subsistent, the Giver, the Forgiving, the Pardoner, the Omniscient, the One Creator. Senator Ellis led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninety-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor SCR 19 Message dated and received April 19 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Relating to the support of fisheries education, training, and research and encouraging collaborative efforts between the state, the University of Alaska, and other educational institutions to provide fisheries education programs. Legislative Resolve No. 41 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2955 Messages from the House HB 349 Message dated April 19 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 349(JUD) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 349(JUD) "An Act amending Rule 412, Alaska Rules of Evidence." Message dated April 19 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 227 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 227(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act increasing the jurisdictional limit for small claims and for magistrates from $7,500 to $10,000; increasing the jurisdictional limit of district courts in certain civil cases from $50,000 to $100,000; expanding the jurisdiction of district courts; limiting magistrates from hearing certain small claims cases; and amending Rule 11(a)(4), Alaska District Court Rules of Civil Procedure, relating to service of process for small claims." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 334 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(RLS) BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to unlawful exploitation of a minor and to distribution of child pornography." 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2956 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 423 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 423(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to accidents involving the vehicle of a person under the influence of an alcoholic beverage." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 534 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 534(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act repealing the scheduled termination date of the office of victims' rights." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Standing Committee Reports SB 297 Forthcoming Resources Committee Substitute (page 2938) for SENATE BILL NO. 297 "An Act relating to the taking of black bear, brown bear, and grizzly bear and to registration of big game guides for certain guide use areas" was received today: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 297(RES) "An Act relating to bear predation management and the donation and sale of bear hides and skulls." 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2957 SB 303 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 303 "An Act relating to the Big Game Commercial Services Board and to the regulation of big game hunting services and transportation services; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 303(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Green, Cochair; Senators Dyson, Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing amend: Senator Wilken, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 354 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 354 "An Act relating to complaints filed with, and investigations, hearings, and orders of, the State Commission for Human Rights; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 2773. Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Therriault, Ogan, French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2958 SB 387 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 387 "An Act authorizing the making of certain commercial fishing loans to eligible community quota entities for the purchase of certain fishing quota shares; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Lincoln, Wagoner, Elton. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 25 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(JUD) "An Act relating to health care decisions, including do not resuscitate orders, anatomical gifts, and mental health treatment decisions, and to powers of attorney relating to health care, including anatomical gifts and mental health treatment decisions; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(HES) Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senator Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senators Guess, Green, Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 447 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 447(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Ogan. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2959 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 35 The Resources 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 do pass: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Lincoln, Elton, Seekins, Wagoner, Ben Stevens. Signing amend: Senator Dyson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Labor and Commerce Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 390 SENATE BILL NO. 390 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to an endowment for public education and the University of Alaska; relating to university land; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 391 SENATE BILL NO. 391 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to use of a snow machine within the James Dalton Highway corridor to establish, maintain, and service traplines located outside the corridor." 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2960 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. SB 392 SENATE BILL NO. 392 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the expenses of investigation, hearing, or public advocacy before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, to calculation of the regulatory cost charge for public utilities and pipeline carriers to include the Department of Law's costs of its public advocacy function, to inspection of certain books and records by the attorney general when participating as a party in a matter before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. There being no objection, the Senate advanced to: Unfinished Business SB 385 President Therriault added a Judiciary Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 385 "An Act relating to homeland security, to civil defense, to emergencies and to disasters, including disasters in the event of attacks, outbreaks of disease, or threats of attack or outbreak of disease; establishing the Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and relating to the functions of that division and that department; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2961 Announcements SB 385 Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23 be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 385 "An Act relating to homeland security, to civil defense, to emergencies and to disasters, including disasters in the event of attacks, outbreaks of disease, or threats of attack or outbreak of disease; establishing the Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and relating to the functions of that division and that department; and providing for an effective date" for the Judiciary Committee meeting at 8:00 a.m. on April 21. Without objection, it was so ordered. There being no objection, the Senate returned to: Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 69 SENATE BILL NO. 69 "An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries by members of the board; 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 2684. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 69(RES) 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. 69(RES) will be on the April 21 calendar. SB 219 SENATE BILL NO. 219 "An Act relating to offenses against unborn children" was read the second time. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2962 Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 2918. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 219(JUD) 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. 219(JUD) will be on the April 21 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 414 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) "An Act relating to filling a vacancy in the office of United States senator, and to the definition of 'political party'" was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2939. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 414(JUD) Second Reading Adopt Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) "An Act relating to filling a vacancy in the office of United States senator, and to the definition of 'political party'; and providing for an effective date" (technical title change) was adopted. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2963 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 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) will be on the April 21 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 255 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 255(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 255(FIN) "An Act relating to traffic preemption devices" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 255(FIN) 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 255(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 323 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 323(JUD) "An Act relating to a subcontractor's, contractor's, and project owner's liability for workers' compensation, to sole proprietors and partnerships without employees, and to the exclusiveness of liability for workers' compensation" was read the third time. Senator Seekins moved 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. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2964 Senator Seekins offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 2, following "employees,": Insert "and managers or managing members of limited liability companies," Page 2, line 14: Delete "or" in both places Insert "," in both places Following "partnership": Insert ", or manager or managing member of a limited liability company," Page 2, line 15, following "partnership": Insert ", or manager or managing member of a limited liability company" Page 2, line 16: Delete "or" Insert "," Following "partnership,": Insert "or manager or managing member of a limited liability company," Page 2, line 20: Delete "or" Insert "," Following "partnership": Insert ", or manager or managing member of a limited liability company" Senator Seekins moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2965 CSSB 323(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 323(JUD) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Ogan was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 323(JUD) am "An Act relating to a subcontractor's, contractor's, and project owner's liability for workers' compensation, to sole proprietors and partnerships without employees, and managers or managing members of limited liability companies, and to the exclusiveness of liability for workers' compensation" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 323(JUD) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 323(JUD) am passed the Senate. Senator French gave notice of reconsideration. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2966 SB 358 SENATE BILL NO. 358 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 358 "An Act relating to the performance of railroad track construction work for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities by the Alaska Railroad Corporation" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 358 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Bunde and so, SENATE BILL NO. 358 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 382 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 382(CRA) "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 third time. President Therriault stated the bill will be held in third reading to the next calendar. There being no objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 382(CRA) will be on the April 21 calendar. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 30 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30(STA) am Relating to supporting the repeal of the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provisions from the Social Security Act, was read the second time. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2967 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30(STA) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30(STA) am Relating to supporting the repeal of the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provisions from the Social Security Act, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 30(STA) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Bunde, Stevens G and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30(STA) am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senators Bunde, Cowdery, Stedman, Guess, Wilken, Ellis, Lincoln, Dyson, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Elton, Davis, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Therriault moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 194 Senator Ellis requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2968 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(FIN) "An Act authorizing delivery of up to two bottles of distilled spirits and 40 ounces of beer to a cruise ship passenger or hotel guest" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 194(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Second Reading of House Resolutions HCR 31 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31(HES) Proclaiming April 2004 as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, was read the second time. Senator Dyson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2849. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31(HES) Proclaiming May 2004 as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. Senator Ben Stevens offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1: Delete "May" Insert "June" 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2969 Page 2, line 7: Delete "May" Insert "June" Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31(HES) am S Proclaiming June 2004 as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHCR 31(HES) am S Second 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31(HES) am S passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senators Ellis, Dyson, Lincoln, Elton, Davis, Guess, Cowdery, Bunde, Wilken, Olson, Ben Stevens, Therriault, Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citations Honoring - Kenneth J. Woldstad Senator(s) Therriault, Cowdery, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2970 Honoring - King Cove Basketball Squad Representative(s) Moses Senator(s) Hoffman, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Jim Douglas Representative(s) Weyhrauch Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Valdez High School Boys Basketball Team Representative(s) Harris Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Valdez High School Students, Participants in the Career and Technical Student Organization, Performance Based Assessment Conference Representative(s) Harris Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Peters Creek Christian Center Emergency Locator Program Representative(s) Stoltze, Dahlstrom Senator(s) Ogan, Dyson, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - 50 Years of Service, Butte Volunteer Fire Department Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Ogan, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2971 Honoring - The 20 Anniversary of Sacks Café & Restaurant, JoAnn Asher, Proprietor Representative(s) Berkowitz Senator(s) French, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Team Alaska, United States Curling Association, Mixed National Champions Representative(s) Holm Senator(s) Wilken, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner In Memoriam - Charles "Chuck" Unsworth Representative(s) Stoltze, Kott, Dahlstrom Senator(s) Ogan, Dyson, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, 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 HB 356 The reconsideration on HOUSE BILL NO. 356 "An Act relating to operation of alcoholic beverage delivery sites; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2972 Engrossment SB 194 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(FIN) "An Act authorizing delivery of up to two bottles of distilled spirits and 40 ounces of beer to a cruise ship passenger or hotel guest" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 255 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 255(FIN) "An Act relating to traffic preemption devices" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 358 SENATE BILL NO. 358 "An Act relating to the performance of railroad track construction work for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities by the Alaska Railroad Corporation" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HCR 31 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31(HES) am S Proclaiming June 2004 as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 289 SENATE BILL NO. 289 "An Act extending the termination date of the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date" 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 9:21 a.m., April 20, 2004. 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2973 Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 21, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:31 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2004 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2974 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 Apr 21 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 23 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 20 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 375 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 377 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 303 BIG GAME GUIDE BOARD & SERVICES Apr 21 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 347 EXEMPT TAXIS FROM VEHICLE RENTAL TAX += SB 368 TOBACCO TAX; LICENSING; PENALTIES + SB 307 APPEAL BONDS: TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PARTIES += SB 311 INSURANCE & WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 22 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 31 RAILROAD UTILITY CORRIDOR TO & IN CANADA += SB 366 STATE SALES TAX + SB 385 SECURITY;DIV. HOMELAND SECURITY/EMER. MGT + SB 378 POLLUTION DISCHARGE & WASTE TRMT/DISPOSAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2975 FINANCE (continued) Apr 23 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 257 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS + SB 364 LIMIT STATE AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE + SB 278 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FEES + SB 372 SECONDARY SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 23 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 20 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- + HB 447 2004 REVISORS BILL += SB 354 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PROCEDURES += HB 230 POLITICAL SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + HCR 29 SUPPORT THERAPEUTIC COURTS + HB 56 UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ATTY FEES/COSTS += HB 83 REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT + SB 385 SECURITY;DIV. HOMELAND SECURITY/EMER. MGT Uniform Rule 23 Waived + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 23 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + HB 378 FOOD, DRUGS, COSMETICS, CERTAIN DEVICES <Pending Referral> + HB 29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES <Pending Referral> += SB 246 HATE CRIMES/DISCRIMINATION/TOLERANCE PROG + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2976 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 20 Tuesday Beltz 211 2:00 PM -- Time Change -- += HB 428 CIVIL PENALTY: UNDERAGE ALCOHOL PURCHASES + SB 369 UNIV. STUDENT PRACTICUM LIABILITY/WAGES + SB 349 MIDWIFERY BIRTH CENTER LICENSING + SB 389 CORP. CONVERSION: LIMITED LIABILITY CO. + SB 392 REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA + SB 387 COMMERCIAL FISHING LOANS FOR QUOTA SHARES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including, but not Limited to: += SB 272 DEFERRED DEPOSIT ADVANCES (PAYDAY LOANS) += HB 15 SOLICITATIONS/CONSUMER PROTECTION Apr 22 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 218 STATE PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM + HB 351 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION DEVICES + HB 339 TRADE PRACTICES: FREE TRIAL/OPT-OUT PLANS + HB 464 EXTEND BOARD OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS + HB 419 REGIONAL SEAFOOD DEVELOPMENT ASS'NS./TAX + HB 540 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including, but not Limited to: += HB 29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES = SB 369 UNIV. STUDENT PRACTICUM LIABILITY/WAGES ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 23 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2977 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 20 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing: Roger E. Holl Alaska Public Offices Commission += HB 93 BOATING SAFETY,REGISTRATION, NUMBERING += SB 224 LOWER DWI FOR MINORS TO .02 + SB 380 STATE LEASE AND CONTRACT EXTENSIONS + HB 378 FOOD, DRUGS, COSMETICS, CERTAIN DEVICES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 22 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HJR 41 LAND RECREATIONAL VISITOR PROTECTION ACT + HB 496 YOUTH VOTE AMBASSADOR PROG/ELECTION BDS + HB 373 STATE TREASURY WARRANTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 20 Tuesday Butrovich 205 2:00 PM -- Time Change -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 22 Thursday House Finance 519 12:00 PM ASCG's Final Draft of the Veteran's Home Feasibility Study ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Apr 22 Thursday Anch Lio Conf Rm 8:30 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- **SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING** + Open Meetings 2004-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2978 JOINT COMMITTEES (continued) SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (continued) Apr 23 Friday Anch Lio Conf Rm 8:00 AM + Advisory Opinions <Testimony by Invitation Only> May 07 Friday Capitol 120 8:00 AM + Full Committee Meeting: Open Session Advisory Opinion 04-03 <Public Comment by Invitation Only> Open Meetings ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS Apr 20 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + "Who Covers You? Exploration of the Many Ways Alaskans are Insured for Health"