Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-04-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0933 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 13, 2005 Ninety-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:18 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Therriault was absent. The prayer was sung by the Chaplain, Sherry Patterson of the Church for All Nations. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Lord's Prayer Our Father who art in heaven Hallowed be Thy name Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven Give us this day Our daily bread And forgive us our debts As we forgive our debtors And lead us not into temptation But deliver us from evil For Thine is the kingdom And the power And the glory Forever Amen. Senator Wagoner led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0934 The presence of Senator Therriault was noted. Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninety-third legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated April 12 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 119 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 119(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 120 HOUSE BILL NO. 120 BY REPRESENTATIVES WILSON, Crawford, Dahlstrom, entitled: "An Act relating to safety devices and sharp instruments for the prevention of the spread of bloodborne pathogens in health care employees; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0935 HB 132 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to certain crimes committed against the elderly; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 136 HOUSE BILL NO. 136 BY REPRESENTATIVES ROKEBERG, Gara, Foster, Wilson, Gardner, Dahlstrom, Anderson, entitled: "An Act restricting the authority of a court to suspend execution of a sentence or grant probation in prosecutions for driving while under the influence and prosecutions for refusal to submit to a chemical test; and allowing a court to suspend up to 75 percent of the minimum fines required for driving while under the influence and for refusal to submit to a chemical test if the defendant successfully completes a court-ordered treatment program." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 214 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(HES) BY THE HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to anatomical gifts and the anatomical gift donor registry program." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Health, Education and Social Services Committees. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0936 Standing Committee Reports SB 10 Forthcoming Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute (page 899) for SENATE BILL NO. 10 "An Act relating to liability for destruction of property by unemancipated minors; and providing for an effective date" was received today: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 10(HES) "An Act relating to civil liability for damage to or destruction of property by minors; relating to court revocation of a minor's privilege to drive; relating to restitution for certain acts of minors; and amending Rule 60, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." SB 152 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 152 "An Act making a special appropriation for a survey to review pay differentials; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 152(STA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senators Elton, Huggins, Davis. Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 160 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 160 "An Act relating to a procurement and electronic commerce tools program for state departments and instrumentalities of the state; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 160(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Ben Stevens. Signing do not pass: Senators Davis, Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Administration 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0937 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 14 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Urging the United States Congress to amend the tax code to permanently repeal the federal estate and generation-skipping transfer tax. Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Dyson, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 8 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Encouraging the Regulatory Commission of Alaska expeditiously to complete its investigation of the Cook Inlet Gas Gathering System. Signing do pass: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senators Elton, Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Resources Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 172 SENATE BILL NO. 172 BY SENATOR THERRIAULT, entitled: "An Act relating to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0938 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 198 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 198(RES)(title am) "An Act relating to aquatic plant and shellfish farming; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 198(RES)(title am) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 198(RES)(title am) "An Act relating to aquatic plant and shellfish farming; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 198(RES)(title am) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 198(RES)(title am) passed the Senate. Senator Gary 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0939 Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 130 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 130(FIN) am "An Act relating to a special deposit for workers' compensation and employers' liability insurers; relating to assigned risk pools; relating to workers' compensation insurers; stating the intent of the legislature, and setting out limitations, concerning the interpretation, construction, and implementation of workers' compensation laws; relating to the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board; assigning certain Alaska Workers' Compensation Board functions to the division of workers' compensation in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and to that department, and authorizing the board to delegate administrative and enforcement duties to the division; providing for workers' compensation hearing officers in workers' compensation proceedings; establishing a Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to workers' compensation medical benefits and to charges for and payment of fees for the medical benefits; relating to agreements that discharge workers' compensation liability; relating to workers' compensation awards; relating to reemployment benefits and job dislocation benefits; relating to coordination of workers' compensation and certain disability benefits; relating to division of workers' compensation records; relating to release of treatment records; relating to an employer's failure to insure and keep insured or provide security; providing for appeals from compensation orders; relating to workers' compensation proceedings; providing for supreme court jurisdiction of appeals from the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; providing for a maximum amount for the cost-of-living adjustment for workers' compensation benefits; relating to attorney fees with respect to workers' compensation; providing for the department to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to provide information services and legal representation to injured employees; providing for administrative penalties for employers uninsured or without adequate security for workers' compensation; relating to fraudulent acts or false or misleading statements in workers' compensation and penalties for the acts or statements; providing for members of a limited liability company to be included as an employee for purposes of workers' compensation; establishing a workers' compensation benefits guaranty fund; making conforming amendments; providing for a study and 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0940 report by the medical services review committee; establishing the Task Force on Workers' Compensation; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Stedman declared a conflict of interest. Senator Seekins moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 4. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Seekins offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 28, following line 24: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 46. AS 23.30.097, enacted in sec. 26 of this Act, is repealed June 30, 2007." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 31, line 5: Delete "Section 49" Insert "Section 50" Page 31, line 6: Delete "and 50" Insert "and 51" Page 31, line 7: Delete "secs. 51 and 52" Insert "secs. 52 and 53" Senator Seekins moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator French objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 4 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 130(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0941 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 130(FIN) am "An Act relating to a special deposit for workers' compensation and employers' liability insurers; relating to assigned risk pools; relating to workers' compensation insurers; stating the intent of the legislature, and setting out limitations, concerning the interpretation, construction, and implementation of workers' compensation laws; relating to the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board; assigning certain Alaska Workers' Compensation Board functions to the division of workers' compensation in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and to that department, and authorizing the board to delegate administrative and enforcement duties to the division; providing for workers' compensation hearing officers in workers' compensation proceedings; establishing a Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to workers' compensation medical benefits and to charges for and payment of fees for the medical benefits; relating to agreements that discharge workers' compensation liability; relating to workers' compensation awards; relating to reemployment benefits and job dislocation benefits; relating to coordination of workers' compensation and certain disability benefits; relating to division of workers' compensation records; relating to release of treatment records; relating to an employer's failure to insure and keep insured or provide security; providing for appeals from compensation orders; relating to workers' compensation proceedings; providing for supreme court jurisdiction of appeals from the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; providing for a maximum amount for the cost-of-living adjustment for workers' compensation benefits; relating to attorney fees with respect to workers' compensation; providing for the department to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to provide information services and legal representation to injured employees; providing for administrative penalties for employers uninsured or without adequate security for workers' compensation; relating to fraudulent acts or false or misleading statements in workers' compensation and penalties for the acts or statements; providing for members of a limited liability company to be included as an employee for purposes of workers' compensation; establishing a workers' compensation benefits guaranty fund; making conforming amendments; providing for a study and report by the medical services review committee; establishing the Task Force on Workers' Compensation; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0942 CSSB 130(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Wagoner and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 130(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Gary Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date clauses. The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 130(FIN) am Effective Date Clauses YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, the effective date clauses were adopted. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. SB 155 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act making appropriations from the earnings reserve account for construction of an integrated science complex at the University of Alaska in Anchorage, for replacement of the virology laboratory in Fairbanks, for expansion of the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, for the major maintenance grant fund, and for other capital projects related to education; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0943 In accordance with Uniform Rule 4 and Mason's Manual Section 582(2), President Stevens relinquished the Chair to President pro tempore Green for the purpose of debate. Senator Ellis 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 Ellis offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1: Delete "from the earnings reserve account" Insert "under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund" Page 1, line 12: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 2, line 4: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, line 11: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, line 14: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, lines 16 - 17: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0944 Page 3, lines 18 - 19: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, lines 20 - 21: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, lines 22 - 23: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, lines 25 - 26: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, lines 28 - 29: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 4, line 1: Delete "from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145)" Insert "from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 4, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 7. The appropriations made in secs. 2 - 6 of this Act are made under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ben Stevens objected. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0945 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 155(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Ellis moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 5, following "education;": Insert "authorizing an advisory vote on making these appropriations from the earnings reserve account;" Page 4, following line 5: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 8. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: ADVISORY VOTE. At a special election to be held on September 13, 2005, in substantial compliance with the election laws of the state, including absentee voting and the preparation, publication, and mailing of an election pamphlet under AS 15.58.010 - 15.58.090, the lieutenant governor shall place before the qualified voters of the state a question advisory to the legislature and the governor. The election pamphlet for the special election must comply with AS 15.58.020(6), including the requirement that it contain statements that advocate voter approval or rejection of the question. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0946 Notwithstanding AS 15.60.005 and other laws relating to preparation of the ballot proposition, the question shall appear on the ballot in substantially the following form, along with the text of secs. 1 - 7 of this Act: Q U E S T I O N Do you support spending money from the earnings reserve account of the Alaska permanent fund for the projects specified in SB 155 in the amounts specified? Yes [ ] No [ ]" Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 4, line 6: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 9. Section 8 of this Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c). * Sec. 10. Except as provided in sec. 9 of this Act, this Act takes effect November 1, 2005." Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Ben Stevens objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 155(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Kookesh and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(FIN) was automatically in third reading. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0947 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act making appropriations from the earnings reserve account for construction of an integrated science complex at the University of Alaska in Anchorage, for replacement of the virology laboratory in Fairbanks, for expansion of the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, for the major maintenance grant fund, and for other capital projects related to education; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 155(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Green, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Huggins, Therriault and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(FIN) passed the Senate. President pro tempore Green returned to the floor. President Stevens returned as presiding officer. Senator Gary Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 155(FIN) Effective Date Clause YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton, French and so, the effective date clause was adopted. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0948 Unfinished Business SB 67 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 67(JUD)(efd fld) "An Act relating to claims for personal injury or wrongful death against health care providers" 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 67 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 67(JUD)(efd fld) "An Act relating to claims for personal injury or wrongful death against health care providers" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 14, 2005. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:45 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2005 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0949 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 13 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM SB 120 ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SB 161 BOROUGH SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS Senate Bill: TAXATION OF MINING PROPERTY; CONTRACTS APPROVED BY MUNICIPALITIES FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES <Pending Introduction & Referral> Apr 15 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 16 POWERS/DUTIES DOTPF/TRANSPORTATION PLAN + SJR 14 REPEAL FEDERAL ESTATE TAX + SB 158 MUNI TAX ON STATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS + SB 147 SPORT FISHING FACILITY REVENUE BONDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0950 FINANCE (continued) Apr 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM -- Time Change -- += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS Continuation of Statewide Public Testimony (Public Testimony May Be Limited to No More Than 3 Minutes) 5:00 pm Statewide Teleconference - Off Net Sites 5:30 - 6:30 pm Juneau + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS Consideration of Amendments Apr 14 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM -- Time Change -- += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS Consideration of Amendments (If Needed) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += SB 130 WORKERS' COMPENSATION/ INSURANCE <Bill Hearing Canceled> + SB 131 WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 2:00 PM -- Note Time Change -- += SB 125 LICENSING MEDICAL OR CARE FACILITIES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0951 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Apr 15 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled If Necessary ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + Joint w/(H) Judiciary Attorney General Confirmation Hearing: David Marquez += SB 140 BAN INTERNET SPYWARE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- += SB 135 ASSAULT & CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE += SB 132 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- + SB 86 STATE/MUNI LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEY FEES + SB 159 INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS + HB 155 YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 14 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 61 GAMING: CALCUTTA POOLS & CRANE CLASSICS + SB 149 PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION + SB 148 INFORMATION SECURITY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + Senate Bill: Opticians <Pending Introduction & Referral> += SB 108 INSURANCE += SB 157 REG. COST CHARGES: UTILITIES/PIPELINES ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0952 RESOURCES Apr 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 53 AK PENINSULA OIL & GAS LEASE SALE; TAXES + SB 163 COOK INLET OIL & GAS TAX CREDIT + SCR 6 COOK INLET OIL & GAS PLATFORM ABANDONMENT + SCR 7 OIL AND GAS REG REVISIONS Apr 15 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 19 PESTICIDE & BROADCAST CHEMICALS + SB 164 SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 14 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 94 STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE HB 116 LIABILITY FOR ALCOHOL LAW VIOLATIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- + Senate Bill: AN ACT RELATING TO OFFENSES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS; PROHIBITING THE USE OF A VIOLATION OF A VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ACTIONS; AMENDING RULE 43.6, ALASKA RULES OF ADMINISTRATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE <Pending Introduction & Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Continuation of DOT/PF Project Discussion if Needed ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0953 JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Apr 20 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM Hearing on DEC Proposed Changes to the Alaska Food Codes