Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-04-21 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2979 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 21, 2004 One Hundred First Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:29 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, David Parish 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 Thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to Thee. These hearts are radiant with Thy love. These minds and spirits are exhilarated by the message of Thy glad tidings! O God! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees and render this just government victorious. Confirm this revered nation to upraise the standard of the oneness of humanity, to promulgate the Most Great Peace, to become thereby most glorious and praiseworthy among all nations of the world. O God, this American nation is worthy of Thy favors and is deserving of Thy mercy. Make it precious and near to Thee through Thy bounty and bestowal. Senator Dyson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2980 Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundredth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated and received April 20 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointments to the boards and commissions set out below: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Duane S. Udland - Anchorage Appointed: 3/27/2004 Reappointed: 4/6/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 State Assessment Review Board Allen S. Black - Palmer Appointed: 4/6/2004 Patrick S. Carlson - Kodiak Appointed: 4/6/2004 Board of Marine Pilots Robert J. Arts - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/2002 Reappointed: 3/24/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Valarie L. Allmon - Anchorage Appointed: 4/12/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Chris N. Johansen - Fairbanks Appointed: 4/12/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 David Kester - Anchorage Appointed: 4/12/2004 Reappointment: 3/1/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2981 James (Jay) N. Rhodes - Ketchikan Appointed: 9/11/2001 Reappointed: 4/12/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Patricia A. Vollendorf - Anchorage Appointed: 4/12/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2006 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Commission on Judicial Conduct Peter J. Aschenbrenner - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/24/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Thomas G. Nave, Esq. - Juneau Appointed: 3/24/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Gerad Godfrey - Valdez Appointed: 2/19/2003 Reappointed: 4/6/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 The appointments were referred to the Judiciary Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 13 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Public Offices Commission Roger E. Holl 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2982 There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individual by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Stedman. SB 272 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to certain monetary advances in which the deposit or other negotiation of certain instruments to pay the advances is delayed until a later date; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 272(L&C) "An Act relating to certain monetary advances in which the deposit or other negotiation of checks to pay the advances is delayed until a later date; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Gary Stevens. Signing do not pass: Senator French. Signing amend: Senator Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 349 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 349 "An Act requiring licensure of midwifery birth centers; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Davis, French, Gary Stevens. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2983 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 380 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 380 "An Act relating to the extension under the State Procurement Code of terms for leases for real estate and certain terms for certain state contracts for goods and services; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 380(STA) "An Act relating to time extensions under the State Procurement Code for real property leases; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Stedman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 384 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 384 "An Act relating to a natural gas pipeline with a terminus at the Cook Inlet Basin" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 384(TRA) "An Act relating to a natural gas pipeline financed by the Alaska Railroad Corporation." Signing do pass: Senators Cowdery, Wagoner, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senators Lincoln, Therriault. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2984 The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 387 The Labor and Commerce 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 Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Gary Stevens. 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 Rules Committee. SB 389 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 389 "An Act relating to the conversion of certain corporations to limited liability companies; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator French. Signing do pass: Senators Davis, Seekins, Gary Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 392 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 392 "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." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Gary Stevens. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2985 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 83 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(JUD) "An Act adopting a version of the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act; relating to the state's existing Uniform Arbitration Act; amending Rules 3, 18, 19, 20, and 21, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 601, Alaska Rules of Evidence, and Rule 402, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ogan. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 93 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 93(FIN) "An Act relating to boating safety, registration, and numbering; extending the sunset date of changes in ch. 28, SLA 2000; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Transportation Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2758. Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Administration 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2986 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 375 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) "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; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Signing amend: Senators Dyson, Olson. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 377 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. Signing amend: Senator Dyson. The bill is on today's calendar. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2987 HB 378 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 378 "An Act relating to the Alaska Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, including sales, advertising, certain devices, food donors, and food banks; making certain violations of organic food provisions and of the Alaska Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices under certain of the state's unfair trade practices and consumer protection laws; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senator Stedman. Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 428 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 428(JUD) am "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." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Davis, French, Gary Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 25 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25 BY THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2988 Relating to state agency construction and maintenance contracts throughout the state. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and State Affairs Committees. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 393 SENATE BILL NO. 393 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to default on tuition, fees, and other charges of the University of Alaska and to claims on permanent fund dividends for tuition, fees, and other charges of the University of Alaska that are in default." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 375 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2986. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) "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; and providing for an effective date" (technical title change) was adopted. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2989 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) be held in second reading to the April 22 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 377 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2986. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(FIN) was adopted. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(FIN) be held in second reading to the April 22 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 69 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 69(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 69(RES) "An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries by members of the board; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 69(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis, French, Guess 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2990 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 69(RES) 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. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. SB 219 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 219(JUD) "An Act relating to offenses against unborn children" was read the third time. Senator Green 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. Senator Green offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 28, following "consented;": Insert "or" Page 2, line 30: Delete "; or" Insert "." Page 2, line 31, through page 3, line 1: Delete all material. Page 3, line 23, following "consented;": Insert "or" Page 3, line 25: Delete "; or" Insert "." Page 3, lines 26 - 27: Delete all material. Senator Green moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Dyson objected. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2991 Senator Green moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the following amendment to Amendment No. 1 : Delete all material in Amendment No. 1 and insert: Page 2, line 31, following "(3)": Insert "are otherwise legal that" Page 3, line 26, following "(3)": Insert "are otherwise legal that" Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was amended. Senator Dyson withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 as amended was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 219(JUD) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Ben Stevens rose to a point of order. President Therriault cautioned members to proceed in order. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 219(JUD) am "An Act relating to offenses against unborn children" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 219(JUD) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, French, Guess, Lincoln Absent: Elton and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 219(JUD) am passed the Senate. Senator Lincoln gave notice of reconsideration. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2992 Senate Bills in Third Reading 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" which had been held in third reading (page 2966) was before the Senate. Senator Wagoner 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 Wagoner offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, lines 11 - 12: Delete "Regulations adopted by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shall be the primary and governing authority for these replat approval proceedings." Page 2, line 11: Delete "and AS 44.42.085" Page 2, line 14: Delete ", consistent with AS 44.42.085 and regulations adopted under that section," Page 2, lines 15 - 17: Delete "If no municipal standards and procedures are in effect, then the provision of AS 44.42.085 and the regulations adopted under that section shall apply." Insert "Neither the adequacy of the municipal replat process or standards, if any, nor the failure of a municipality to follow its own replat process and standards shall deprive the state of the authority to exercise its power of eminent domain." Page 2, line 21, through page 3, line 14: Delete all material. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2993 Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Senator Wagoner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 382(CRA) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 382(CRA) am "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 382(CRA) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 382(CRA) 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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Third Reading of House Bills HB 414 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" was read the third time. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2994 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, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: LEGISLATIVE INTENT. It is the desire of this legislature that the provisions of secs. 2 - 7 and 9 of this Act, which are substantially similar to those proposed in an initiative petition, not be repealed for at least two years after the Act's effective date." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 4, line 8: Delete "Section 7" Insert "Section 8" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ben Stevens objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 414(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2995 and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) was automatically in third reading. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Ben Stevens was required to vote. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 414(JUD) 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) 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: SCS CSHB 414(JUD) Effective Date Clause 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 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2996 and so, the effective date clause was adopted. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Citations Honoring - Nine Star Enterprises - Mountain View Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Guess, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Mary Priscilla Anuralria "LaLa" Andrew Hunter Senator(s) Hoffman, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Kapsner In Memoriam - Esther Shea Senator(s) Stedman, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Williams In Memoriam - Bruce Crawford Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Guess, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, 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. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2997 Unfinished Business SB 297 Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on 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." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Senator Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from 2:00 p.m., April 22 to 9:30 p.m., April 25. Without objection, Senator Cowdery was excused. SB 323 The reconsideration on 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" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 323 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2998 Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 22, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:33 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2004 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 2999 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 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 <Bill Hearing Canceled> + SB 385 SECURITY;DIV. HOMELAND SECURITY/EMER. MGT + SB 378 POLLUTION DISCHARGE & WASTE TRMT/DISPOSAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 213 PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE += SB 311 INSURANCE & WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 3000 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 -- Meeting Canceled -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 23 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Recessed to 5:00 pm Beltz Room -- + 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 + HB 29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES <Pending Referral> += SB 246 HATE CRIMES/DISCRIMINATION/TOLERANCE PROG + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 3001 LABOR & COMMERCE 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 <Pending Referral> + 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 -- Meeting Canceled -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS 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 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2004-04-21 Senate Journal Page 3002 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 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