Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-04-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3093 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 27, 2004 One Hundred Seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:25 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senators Davis was absent. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Davis be excused from a call of the Senate today due to illness. Without objection, Senator Davis was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Dr. Paula Sampson of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. God of us all, we greet You with praise and gratitude this day, thankful for Your wonderful gifts to us: We experience Your love; We depend on Your creation; We revere Your wisdom. Grant us the ability to live into these gifts, we pray: In complex matters, may we be judicious; In urgent matters, may we be astute; In challenging matters, may we be fair; In difficult matters, may we be gracious. For You have invested us all with Your love; You have trusted us all with Your creation; You have visited us all with Your wisdom. 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3094 May all of us, particularly those serving in this legislative body, be loving, creative and wise today and always. Amen. Senator Wagoner led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred sixth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports SB 132 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 132 "An Act removing the Old Minto townsite from the Minto Flats State Game Refuge; and authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to convey certain land at the historic Old Minto site to the Minto Village Council" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 132(RES) (forthcoming) Signing no recommendation: Senator Ogan, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Lincoln, Elton, Wagoner, Seekins, Dyson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 136 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 136 "An Act increasing an optional exclusion or exemption from municipal taxation for residential property" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 136(FIN) (forthcoming) 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3095 Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Bunde. Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 278 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 278 "An Act relating to fees for the inspection of recreational devices, for certificates of fitness for electrical wiring and plumbing, for filing voluntary flexible work hour plans, and for licenses for boiler operators; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 278(FIN) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Bunde. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 297 The following fiscal information for the Resources Committee Substitute 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 published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill is on today's calendar. 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3096 SB 364 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 364 "An Act relating to liability for expenses of placement in certain mental health facilities; relating to the mental health treatment assistance program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 2774. The Finance Committee further recommended the adoption of the following Health, Education and Social Services Committee Letter of Intent: Letter of Intent It is the intent of the legislature that the Department of Health and Social Services continue to develop and support a continuum of mental health care that includes community-based outpatient and supportive services, community hospital-based inpatient evaluation and treatment services, and tertiary mental health care through the Alaska Psychiatric Institute. In developing this system the Department of Health and Social Services shall be guided by the principles that mental health services should be clinically appropriate, cost effective, offered in the least restrictive setting available, and provided as close to the client's home as possible. It is further the intent of the legislature that in the event of a shortfall in appropriations for mental health evaluation and treatment at community hospitals to stabilize persons experiencing a psychiatric emergency or crisis, and who meet the criteria for involuntary commitment under AS 47.30.700 - AS 47.30.915, the Department of Health and Social Services shall make every effort to identify additional financing sources or reallocate appropriations available for the purpose from lesser priorities to continue these important services for the remainder of the fiscal year. Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing do not pass: Senator Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dyson. Signing amend: Senator Olson. 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3097 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 368 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 368 "An Act relating to taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products; relating to tax stamps on cigarettes; relating to forfeiture of cigarettes and of property used in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of unstamped cigarettes; relating to licenses and licensees under the Cigarette Tax Act; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 368(FIN) "An Act relating to taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products, to tax stamps on cigarettes, to forfeiture of cigarettes and of property used in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of unstamped cigarettes, and to licenses and licensees under the Cigarette Tax Act; and providing for an effective date." Signing do not pass: Senator Green, Cochair; Senator Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken, Cochair; Senator Dyson. Signing do pass: Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing amend: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 379 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 379 "An Act providing that public members of the Board of Trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation may be removed only for cause; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 379(FIN) 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3098 Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken; Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 227 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 227(JUD) "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." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Ogan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 385 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 385(JUD) "An Act relating to awarding child custody; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 385(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Ogan, French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3099 HB 428 The Judiciary 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 Seekins, Chair; Senators Ogan, French. 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 Rules Committee. Special Committee Reports SB 283 The following report was received and distributed at 1:50 p.m., April 26, 2004: April 26, 2004 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The CONFERENCE COMMITTEE with limited powers of free conference considering CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 283(FIN) "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2003 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" and CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 283(FIN) am H "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2003 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making an appropriation for 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3100 investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund for fiscal year 2004; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund for fiscal year 2005; making appropriations to the Department of Education and Early Development for K-12 educational programs; making appropriations to the University of Alaska and the Alaska Court System; making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2004 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making an appropriation of the amount necessary to balance revenue and general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005; making appropriations for power cost equalization and for grants to municipalities, unincorporated communities, and designated recipients; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" (title change authorized by HCR 34) met on April 14 and April 26, 2004. The Conference Committee did not come to agreement on Sections 3 - 9 of CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 283(FIN) am H and respectfully requests that a Free Conference Committee be appointed. Signing the report: Senator Ben Stevens, Chair; Senators Green, Elton, Representative Harris, Chair; Representatives Coghill, Kerttula. President Therriault stated the Free Conference Committee appointments will be made under unfinished business. SJR 34 The Senate Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Sending a message of goodwill to President Chen Shui-bian, and reaffirming the Alaska State Legislature's 2003 resolution urging the United States Congress to support the granting of official Observer Status to the Republic of China and to support negotiation of a free trade agreement with the Republic of China, and recommended it be replaced with 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3101 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34(WTR) Sending a message of goodwill to President Chen Shui-bian, and reaffirming the Alaska State Legislature's 2003 resolution urging the United States Congress to support the granting of official Observer Status to the Republic of China on Taiwan and to support negotiation of a free trade agreement with the Republic of China on Taiwan. Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair; Senators Guess, Olson, Wagoner, Therriault. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations The resolution was referred to the State Affairs Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 395 SENATE BILL NO. 395 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to application of municipal ordinances providing for planning, platting, and land use regulation to interests in land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 239 SENATE BILL NO. 239 "An Act relating to the required number of days in a school year" was read the second time. 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3102 Senator Dyson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 2310. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 239(HES) was adopted. Senator Dyson offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "year": Insert "; and providing for an effective date" Page 2, following line 8: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 2. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: RETROACTIVITY. Section 1 of this Act is retroactive to July 1, 2003. * Sec. 3. This Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Senator Dyson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Green objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Wagoner offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 1, following "days": Insert "or hours in session" Page 2, lines 5 - 6: Delete "of not less than 144 [170] days for a school" Insert "that includes at least 740 hours of instruction and study periods for pupils in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade and at least 900 hours of instruction and study periods for pupils in grades four through 12 [OF NOT LESS THAN 170 DAYS FOR A SCHOOL]" Senator Wagoner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Wilken objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3103 CSSB 239(HES) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner Nays: Bunde, Dyson, Wilken Excused: Davis and so, Amendment No. 2 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. 239(HES) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 239(HES) am "An Act relating to the required number of days or hours in session in a school year; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 239(HES) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner Nays: Green, Wilken Excused: Davis and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 239(HES) am passed the Senate. 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3104 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 Wilken gave notice of reconsideration. SB 297 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 read the second time. Senator Ogan, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 2956. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 297(RES) "An Act relating to bear predation management and the donation and sale of bear hides and skulls" 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. 297(RES) will be on the April 28 calendar. SB 340 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" 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. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault SENATE BILL NO. 340 will be on the April 28 calendar. 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3105 Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 31 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(RES) "An Act relating to a transportation corridor for extension of the Alaska Railroad to Canada and to extension of the Alaska Railroad to connect with the North American railroad system" was read the third time. Senator Ben Stevens 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 Ben Stevens offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 5, lines 29 - 30: Delete "or expending federal funds" Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(RES) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(RES) am "An Act relating to a transportation corridor for extension of the Alaska Railroad to Canada and to extension of the Alaska Railroad to connect with the North American railroad system" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 31(RES) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Bunde, Ellis, Elton, French, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Davis 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3106 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(RES) am passed the Senate. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. SB 389 SENATE BILL NO. 389 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 389 "An Act relating to the conversion of certain corporations to limited liability companies; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 389 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis and so, SENATE BILL NO. 389 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. Senators Bunde, Lincoln, Hoffman, Olson declared a conflict of interest. Unfinished Business SB 283 President Therriault appointed the following members to a Free Conference Committee to consider CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 283(FIN) "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3107 fiscal year 2003 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" and CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 283(FIN) am H "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2003 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund for fiscal year 2004; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund for fiscal year 2005; making appropriations to the Department of Education and Early Development for K-12 educational programs; making appropriations to the University of Alaska and the Alaska Court System; making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2004 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making an appropriation of the amount necessary to balance revenue and general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005; making appropriations for power cost equalization and for grants to municipalities, unincorporated communities, and designated recipients; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date": Senator Wilken Senator Therriault Senator Hoffman The Secretary was requested to notify the House. SB 246 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 246 "An Act relating to the commission of an offense or a juvenile delinquency act involving the victim's race, sex, color, creed, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, or national origin; relating to sentencing, informal adjustment, and adjudication for those offenses and acts; relating to a diversity tolerance program for certain juvenile 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3108 delinquency acts; relating to a civil cause of action for certain acts involving discriminatory harassment; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 170 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(JUD) "An Act relating to murder in the second degree, the justification of defense of self or others, immunity from prosecution, sentencing, probation, discretionary parole, and the right to representation in certain criminal proceedings; relating to violation of a custodian's duty; relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to release of information concerning certain cases involving a minor; relating to local options regarding alcoholic beverages, the offense of furnishing or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age, and forfeiture of property used in, and money or other items of value used in financial transactions derived from, violation of certain laws relating to alcoholic beverages; relating to assault by means of a dangerous instrument; relating to operating or driving a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance, to the refusal to submit to a chemical test, and to the presumptions concerning the chemical analysis of breath or blood; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his excused absence on April 28. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 170 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(JUD) "An Act relating to murder in the second degree, the justification of defense of self or others, immunity from prosecution, sentencing, probation, discretionary parole, and the right to representation in certain criminal proceedings; 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3109 relating to violation of a custodian's duty; relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to release of information concerning certain cases involving a minor; relating to local options regarding alcoholic beverages, the offense of furnishing or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age, and forfeiture of property used in, and money or other items of value used in financial transactions derived from, violation of certain laws relating to alcoholic beverages; relating to assault by means of a dangerous instrument; relating to operating or driving a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance, to the refusal to submit to a chemical test, and to the presumptions concerning the chemical analysis of breath or blood; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 389 SENATE BILL NO. 389 "An Act relating to the conversion of certain corporations to limited liability companies; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted 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 28, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:39 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2004 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3110 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 28 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Recessed to 4:00 pm -- + SB 272 DEFERRED DEPOSIT ADVANCES (PAYDAY LOANS) + SB 379 PERM FUND BOARD PUBLIC MEMBER REMOVAL + SB 393 TAKE PERM FUND DIVIDEND FOR UNIV FEES += SB 306 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE += SB 307 APPEAL BONDS: TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PARTIES += SB 65 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + SB 136 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION + SB 278 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FEES += SB 364 LIMIT STATE AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE Apr 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 281 GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH + SB 282 PREPARED FOOD:WILD/FARMED FISH DISCLOSURE + SB 392 REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA + HB 486 MINING RECLAMATION ASSURANCES/FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3111 FINANCE (continued) Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 284 PF DIVIDEND APPLICATION RECORDS PRIVATE + SB 349 MIDWIFERY BIRTH CENTER LICENSING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 232 RETIREMENT:TEACHERS/JUDGES/PUB EMPLOYEES + HB 123 ALASKA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD + HB 503 TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + HB 385 AWARDING CHILD CUSTODY + HB 227 DISTRICT COURTS & SMALL CLAIMS + HB 428 CIVIL PENALTY: UNDERAGE ALCOHOL PURCHASES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Confirmation Hearings: Violent Crimes Compensation Board David Ingraham, Gerad Godfrey Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Joe N. Faulhaber, Michael J. Hurley Commission of Judicial Conduct Peter J. Aschenbrenner, Thomas G. Nave + HB 15 SOLICITATIONS/CONSUMER PROTECTION += HB 29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3112 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Agenda to be Announced -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Agenda to be Announced -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 27 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM HB 549 UNSOLICITED COMMUNICATION:AIRCRAFT CRASH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including, but not Limited to: += SB 377 STATE MECHANICAL CODE <Bill Hearing Listen Only> += HB 29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES <Bill Hearing Listen Only> += HB 305 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS <Bill Hearing Listen Only> += SB 254 TOURISM & RECREATION ASSESSMENT += SB 369 UNIV. STUDENT PRACTICUM LIABILITY/WAGES += HB 464 EXTEND BOARD OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS += HB 419 REGIONAL SEAFOOD DEVELOPMENT ASS'NS./TAX += HB 351 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION DEVICES += HB 339 TRADE PRACTICES: FREE TRIAL/OPT-OUT PLANS += HB 540 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATES <Pending Referral> Apr 29 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Premera/Blue Cross Blue Shield Conversion "An Overview So Far" Confirmation Hearings: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board State Assessment Review Board Board of Marine Pilots Alaska Workers' Compensation Board + HB 430 EMPLOYEES UNDER 21 AT LICENSED PREMISES + HB 423 TAXICAB DRIVER LIABILITY + HB 418 EXTEND REAL ESTATE COMMISSION 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3113 RESOURCES Apr 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 417 AK NATURAL GAS DEV. AUTHORITY INITIATIVE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 312 CONVENTIONAL & NONCONVENTIONAL GAS LEASES + HB 522 SMALL CRUISE SHIP DISCHARGES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 27 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SJR 33 CONGRESSIONAL VOTE ON JUDICIAL NOMINATION + HB 534 MAKE OFFICE OF VICTIMS RIGHTS PERMANENT + HB 334 UNLAWFUL EXPLOITATION OF MINOR/CHILD PORN + HB 405 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DESIGNATION/REPORT + HB 438 MOVE OVER LAW FOR DRIVERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HJR 36 MITIGATING GLACIER BAY FISHING CLOSURES + HB 273 PARENTS' WAIVER OF CHILD'S SPORTS CLAIM + HB 467 COMMEMORATIVE QUARTERS COMMISSION + HB 476 AK STATEHOOD CELEBRATION COMMISSION + HB 353 JURY DUTY EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN TEACHERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 391 DALTON HIGHWAY TRAP LINE ACCESS SCR 25 STATE CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS SB 394 AIDEA BONDS FOR LYNN CANAL PORT Apr 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2004-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3114 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 27 Tuesday House Finance 519 7:00 AM ASCG's Final Draft of the Veteran's Home Feasibility Study ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL May 05 Wednesday House Finance Room 5:00 PM Agenda To Be Announced ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Apr 27 Tuesday Anch Lio Conf Rm 8:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- <Subcommittee Meeting> OPEN MEETINGS May 07 Friday Capitol 120 8:00 AM + Full Committee Meeting: Open Session Advisory Opinion 04-03 <Public Comment by Invitation Only> Open Meetings