Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-04-22 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1093 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 22, 2005 One Hundred Third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:19 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Guess, Therriault were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Richard Green of the Glacier Valley Church of God. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. We are blessed in Alaska. The majestic beauty of our seas, rivers, mountains, tundra and forests declares we are blessed. The incomparable variety of wildlife that puts awe in our hearts and meat on our tables declares we are blessed. The richest bounty of fish and sea life in our oceans, rivers and streams declares we are blessed. The abundant natural resources of our land declare we are blessed. The culturally rich, diverse, creative and resilient people of Alaska declare we are blessed. We are blessed to live in this land and to raise our children and grandchildren here. We are blessed to live in such a superior place where we can enjoy life to its fullest. We are blessed to live where we feel such a unity and closeness to each other because we are Alaskans. Where else on earth can a person go and be so blessed? It is apparent that You have abundantly poured out Your great gifts on us. We just want to say, "Thank You, Lord, for all of Your blessings!" Amen. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1094 Senator Kookesh led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred second legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Therriault was noted. Messages from the House Message dated April 21 was read, stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Twenty-fourth Alaska Legislature at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 5 for the purpose of confirmation of the governor's appointments. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The presence of Senator Guess was noted. SB 105 Message dated April 21 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(L&C) "An Act relating to the retrospective application and applicability of the overtime compensation exemption for flight crew members; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1095 Message dated April 21 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 109 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to establishing a screening, tracking, and intervention program related to the hearing ability of newborns and infants; providing an exemption to licensure as an audiologist for certain persons performing hearing screening; relating to insurance coverage for newborn and infant hearing screening; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 169 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 169(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the educational requirements for certain real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons with new or suspended licenses; relating to review of real estate transactions by attorneys or associate brokers; relating to the requirements for a real estate broker license and an associate real estate broker license; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 181 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 181(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act authorizing a waiver for active duty military service of continuing education requirements for renewal of occupational licenses." 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1096 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Labor and Commerce Committees. HB 201 HOUSE BILL NO. 201 BY REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, Ramras, Elkins, Dahlstrom, Gara, Crawford, entitled: "An Act relating to an application for a permanent fund dividend for a member of the armed forces of the United States serving on active duty outside of the state; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Recede Messages HB 66 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the recede message on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(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," which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1032), be brought up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 66(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 66(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Nays: 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 Senate failed to recede. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1097 The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Wilken, Chair Senator Green Senator Hoffman House members appointed April 19 (page 1032). The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 67 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the recede message on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(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, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date," which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1033), be brought up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 67(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 67(FIN)(brf sup maj fld)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Nays: 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 Senate failed to recede. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1098 The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Wilken, Chair Senator Green Senator Hoffman House members appointed April 19 (page 1033). The Secretary was requested to notify the House. President Stevens stated that Uniform Rule 23(d) was now in effect. Standing Committee Reports SB 138 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 138 "An Act relating to a motor vehicle dealer's selling certain motor vehicles as new model motor vehicles or as new model motor vehicles having a manufacturer's warranty" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(L&C) "An Act relating to a motor vehicle dealer's selling or offering to sell new or current model motor vehicles." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, Seekins, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1099 SB 149 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to breaches of security involving personal information, consumer report security freezes, consumer credit monitoring, protection of social security numbers, disposal of records, factual declarations of innocence after identity theft, furnishing consumer credit header information, and filing police reports regarding identity theft; and amending Rule 60, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, Ellis, Seekins, Ben Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 165 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 165 "An Act relating to card rooms and card operations" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 165(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. Signing amend: Senators Davis, Seekins. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Revenue President Stevens added a Judiciary Committee referral to the bill. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1100 The bill was referred to the Judiciary, then Finance Committees. SB 175 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 175 "An Act relating to dispensing opticians, to dispensing optician apprentices, to the Board of Dispensing Opticians, and to the practice of dispensing opticianry; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, Seekins, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 132 Forthcoming Senate Judiciary Committee Substitute (page 1077) for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(JUD) "An Act relating to certain crimes committed against the elderly; and providing for an effective date" was received today: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(JUD) HB 178 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 178(STA) am "An Act relating to special motor vehicle registration plates; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Huggins. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1101 HB 214 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(HES) "An Act relating to anatomical gifts and the anatomical gift donor registry program" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senators Elton, Wagoner, Huggins, Davis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. SJR 15 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Requesting the United States Congress to end the abuse of tort laws against the firearms industry. Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Special Committee Reports Report dated April 21 was read, stating the Joint Committee of the Victims' Advocate Selection Committee had an organizational meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2005. Members present for the organizational meeting were Senators Huggins, Dyson, French and Representatives Samuels, Stoltze, Berkowitz. Signing the report: Senator Huggins; Representative Samuels. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1102 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 186 SENATE BILL NO. 186 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 187 SENATE BILL NO. 187 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, entitled: "An Act relating to legislative ethics open meetings guidelines, to the public members of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, to alternate members of the legislative subcommittees, to advisory opinions, and to confidential information and proceedings regarding legislative ethics complaints and investigations." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 188 SENATE BILL NO. 188 BY SENATOR OLSON, entitled: "An Act increasing the maximum amount of loans from the bulk fuel revolving loan fund to one borrower." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 172 SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot" was read the second time. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1103 President Stevens stated SENATE BILL NO. 172 will be on the April 25 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 32 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am "An Act making a special appropriation for a grant to Arctic Power to promote the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas exploration and development; 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. 32(FIN) am was read the third time. Senators Olson, Gary Stevens, Green, Wilken, Cowdery, Dyson, Wagoner, Seekins, Huggins, Ben Stevens, Therriault, Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am "An Act making a special appropriation for a grant to Arctic Power to promote the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas exploration and development; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 32(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Elton, Kookesh and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am passed the Senate. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1104 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. HB 185 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 185(FIN) "An Act relating to immunization of postsecondary students for meningitis; 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. 185(FIN) was read the third time. Senators Elton, Ellis, Kookesh, Wagoner, Olson, Davis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 185(FIN) "An Act relating to immunization of postsecondary students for meningitis; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 185(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 185(FIN) 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. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1105 Citations Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Girls Basketball Team, 2005 State Championship Senator(s) Elton, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch Honoring - Buckland School Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Olson, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Adele Morgan Representative(s) Gatto, Neuman, Kohring, Stoltze Senator(s) Green, Huggins, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Carla Timpone Senator(s) Elton, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch In Memoriam - Olive Gordon Anderson Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Olson, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Lauren Claire Kilomana Paisaq Danner Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Olson, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1106 In Memoriam - Leon "Babe" Alsworth, Sr. Representative(s) Moses Senator(s) Hoffman, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Reconsideration of Senate Resolutions SJR 16 Senator Hoffman requested that the reconsideration on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 be taken up. The resolution was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Supporting legislation before the United States Congress that reaffirms the right of the states to regulate hunting and fishing, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 16 Third Reading - On Reconsideration 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, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business HB 109 Senators Davis, Guess, Elton, Kookesh, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) "An Act relating to establishing a screening, 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1107 tracking, and intervention program related to the hearing ability of newborns and infants; providing an exemption to licensure as an audiologist for certain persons performing hearing screening; relating to insurance coverage for newborn and infant hearing screening; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 144 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 144(RES) "An Act relating to regulations, definitions, and permits under the emission control permit program; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 147 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 147(FIN) "An Act providing for a sport fishing facility surcharge on sport fishing licenses; providing for the construction and renovation of state sport fishing facilities and for other projects beneficial to the sport fish resources of the state as a public enterprise; and authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to finance those projects" 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. Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Engrossment SB 144 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 144(RES) "An Act relating to regulations, definitions, and permits under the emission control permit program; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1108 SB 147 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 147(FIN) "An Act providing for a sport fishing facility surcharge on sport fishing licenses; providing for the construction and renovation of state sport fishing facilities and for other projects beneficial to the sport fish resources of the state as a public enterprise; and authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to finance those projects" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 16 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Supporting legislation before the United States Congress that reaffirms the right of the states to regulate hunting and fishing, 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 25, 2005. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:08 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2005 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1109 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 22 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 184 MUNICIPAL FIREARM ORDINANCES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 25 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 27 MUNI PROP TAX EXEMPTION FOR POLICE HOMES SB 188 BULK FUEL REVOLVING LOAN FUND CAP Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 133 AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD + SB 150 ALASKA CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND GRANTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 151 DECOUPLING FROM FED TAX DEDUCTION += SB 71 NONUNION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFIT 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1110 FINANCE (continued) Apr 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 171 NPR-A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM <Pending Referral> + SB 174 EXEMPT UHAULS FROM VEHICLE RENTAL TAX + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 102 MEDICAL LICENSE: APPLICATION/FOREIGN GRAD + HB 76 BIG GAME SERVICES & COMM. SERVICES BD + SB 113 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERY <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 19 PESTICIDE & BROADCAST CHEMICALS + HB 15 LIQUOR LICENSES: OUTDOOR REC. LODGE/BARS + HB 97 OATHS; NOTARIES PUBLIC; STATE SEAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 182 WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES/DP + HB 119 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 22 Friday Butrovich 205 2:30 PM -- Time Change -- + Confirmation Hearings: University of Alaska Board of Regents Board of Martial & Family Therapy Board of Nursing Professional Teaching Practices Commission Board of Education & Early Development Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1111 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Apr 25 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 16 SCHOOL FUNDS RELATED TO BOARDING SCHOOLS + HB 156 COMMISSION ON AGING + HB 120 HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEE PROTECTION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 225 MEDICAL EXAMINERS & AUTOPSIES + Confirmation Hearings: Board of Dental Examiners Board of Pharmacy State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Professional Counselors University of Alaska Board of Regents + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 22 Friday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- + HB 85 PRESCRIBED MEDICATION FOR STUDENTS + HB 88 CRIM LAW:MINORS, SCHOOLS, DRUGS,SENTENCES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 25 Monday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + SB 101 REVISOR'S BILL + HB 54 BAIL REVIEW + HB 219 STRANGULATION CRIMES + HB 116 LIABILITY FOR ALCOHOL LAW VIOLATIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1112 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + HB 95 PUBLIC HEALTH DISASTERS/EMERGENCIES + HB 81 CONTRACTOR LICENSE ENFORCEMENT + SB 12 LIMIT RELATIONS WITH CERTAIN NATIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + SB 127 EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS + SB 186 EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS + SB 187 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS/MEETINGS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + SB 106 SALE OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND PRECURSORS + HB 149 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES + SB 149 PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 26 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Confirmation Hearings: Alcohol Beverage Control Board Michael Gordon - Anchorage William Tull - Palmer Board of Marine Pilots Dale Collins - Ketchikan Real Estate Commission Gene DuVal - Fairbanks Roger Stone - Ketchikan + HB 122 NATIONAL GUARD INSURANCE & OTHER RELIEF + SB 173 NEWSPAPER PROPERTY SALES NOTICES + HB 211 DENTISTS; HYGIENISTS; BD OF DENTAL EXAM. Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1113 RESOURCES Apr 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HJR 5 NO MILK TAX + HJR 16 OPPOSE UN LAND DESIGNATIONS IN ALASKA + HB 75 HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 23 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM -- Note Day & Time Change -- += SB 113 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERY Work Session to take <Public Testimony> Apr 25 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing: Commissioner Select: ADEC - Kurt Fredriksson ADF&G - McKie Campbell + ANGDA Presentation - Mr Harold Heinz -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 113 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 256 RUTH BURNETT SPORT FISH HATCHERY + HJR 9 URGE CONGRESS HONOR EXXON VALDEZ JUDGMENT Apr 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing: Board of Fisheries: Rupert Andrews, John Jensen, Melvan Morris Board of Game: Carl Morgan, Ron Somerville, Ted Spraker ACFEC: Peter Froehlich + HB 71 AK PENINSULA OIL & GAS LEASE SALE; TAXES <Pending Referral> + HCR 7 COOK INLET OIL & GAS PLATFORM ABANDONMENT <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SCR 8 COOK INLET GAS GATHERING SYSTEM COMPLAINT + SCR 9 SUPPORTING KENSINGTON GOLD MINE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-22 Senate Journal Page 1114 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 26 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 182 STATE VETERANS' CEMETARY & FUND + HB 183 CAMPAIGN FINANCE: SHARED EXPENSES/LISTS + HB 210 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TESTING + HB 215 PERM FUND CORP. INVESTMENTS/REGULATIONS SB 186 EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS SB 187 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS/MEETINGS + SB 127 EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 183 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING; ENCROACHMENTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 05 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Governor's Appointees