Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-05-02 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1247 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 2, 2005 One Hundred Thirteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:22 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Bunde was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Guess was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Seekins. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Father, We thank You for being with us this morning. We ask a special blessing this morning on the members - particularly the family members of those who are ill - that You will touch their bodies and help them through these times of trial. And for ourselves Father, we ask that we be granted wisdom, understanding, strength and compassion. And that even in the heat of the moment that we remember Your admonition that we treat each other as we would ourselves be treated. So we pray Father, that You will be with us through the remaining days of the session and as we go home. And give us that wisdom, understanding, strength and compassion. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1248 Senator Elton led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred twelfth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports SB 186 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 186 "An Act relating to the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 186(JUD) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair. Signing do not pass: Senator French. Signing no recommendation: Senators Therriault, Huggins. Signing amend: Senator Guess. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Guess was noted. SB 187 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 187 "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" and recommended it be replaced with 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1249 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(JUD) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair. Signing do not pass: Senator French. Signing no recommendation: Senators Guess, Therriault, Huggins. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 249 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(RLS) "An Act relating to enhanced 911 systems and enhanced 911 surcharges imposed by a municipality, public municipal corporation, or village." Signing do pass: Senator Green, Cochair; Senator Dyson. Signing amend: Senator Wilken, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill is on today's calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 135 SENATE BILL NO. 135 "An Act relating to the crimes of assault and custodial interference; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 961. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 135(JUD) was adopted. 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1250 Senator Dyson offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 22: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 3. This Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Senator Dyson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 135(JUD)(efd am) will be on the May 3 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 85 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 85(JUD) "An Act relating to self- administration and documentation of certain types of medication prescribed to a child attending school" was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1125. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 85(JUD) was adopted. Senator Gary 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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 85(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 85(JUD) "An Act relating to self-administration and documentation of certain types of medication prescribed to a child attending school" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1251 SCS CSHB 85(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 85(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 116 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(JUD) "An Act relating to the liability of certain persons for certain violations of alcoholic beverages laws" was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1162. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(JUD) "An Act relating to the liability of certain persons for certain violations of alcoholic beverages laws; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, lines 1 - 5: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 3. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: RETROACTIVITY. (a) Section 1 of this Act is retroactive to October 1, 2001. (b) Section 2 of this Act is retroactive to September 27, 2004." Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Dyson objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1252 Senator Gary 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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(JUD) am S was read the third time. Senators Elton, Dyson, Seekins moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(JUD) am S "An Act relating to the liability of certain persons for certain violations of alcoholic beverages laws; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 116(JUD) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(JUD) am S 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 referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 182 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 182(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act amending the Alaska Wage and Hour Act as it relates to the employment of a person acting in a supervisory capacity or in an administrative, executive, or professional capacity; relating to definitions under the Alaska Wage 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1253 and Hour Act and providing definitions for persons employed in administrative, executive, and professional capacities, for persons working in the capacity of an outside salesman, for persons working in the capacity of a salesman employed on a straight commission basis, and for persons that perform computer-related occupations; directing retrospective application of the provisions of this Act to work performed before the effective date of this Act for purposes of claims filed on or after the effective date of this Act, and disallowing retrospective application for purposes of claims for that work that are filed before the effective date of this Act" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 182(FIN)(efd fld) will be on the May 3 calendar. HB 216 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(L&C)(title am) "An Act relating to policy forms and rates that require filing; requiring the filing of certain rates, rating schedules, loss cost adjustments, and rating plans with the director of the division of insurance; establishing a procedure for the director of the division of insurance to obtain additional supporting information from an insurer for a filing; relating to an application for a rate other than that in an applicable rate filing; requiring prior approval for certain rating systems and the procedure for approving a filing; providing for the issuance of orders relating to nonconforming filings after a hearing; relating to the regulation of joint underwriting and joint reinsurance; relating to flex rating; relating to file and use, filing of rates, supplementary rate information, and supporting information; authorizing the director of the division of insurance to require prior approval; relating to form filing subject to prior approval and form filing subject to file and use; and providing for penalties relating to file and use" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(L&C)(title am) will be on the May 3 calendar. HB 249 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(RLS) "An Act relating to enhanced 911 systems and enhanced 911 surcharges imposed by a municipality, public municipal corporation, or village" was read the second time. 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1254 President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(RLS) will be on the May 3 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 12 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 12(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 12(STA) "An Act relating to financial relationships with persons conducting business in or having headquarters in countries that support or ignore slavery and trafficking in persons" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 12(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 12(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 20 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(JUD) "An Act relating to offenses against unborn children" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 20(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson Excused: Bunde 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1255 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(JUD) passed the Senate. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. SB 113 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 113(RES) was read the third time. Senator Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent that the Resources Committee Letter of Intent offered on page 1142 be adopted as a Senate Letter of Intent. Without objection, the Senate Letter of Intent was adopted. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 113(RES) "An Act relating to entry into and management of Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 113(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Hoffman, Kookesh, Stevens G Excused: Bunde and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 113(RES) passed the Senate. Senator Davis gave notice of reconsideration. SB 164 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 164(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 164(FIN) "An Act relating to the salmon product development tax credit; providing for an effective date by amending an effective date in sec. 7, ch. 57, SLA 2003; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1256 CSSB 164(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 164(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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 175 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 175(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) passed the Senate. 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1257 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. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Third Reading of House Bills HB 102 HOUSE BILL NO. 102 am was read the third time. Senators Wilken, Olson, 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 102 am "An Act relating to the licensure of foreign medical graduates and to applications for a license to practice medicine; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 102 am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 102 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. 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1258 HB 121 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(2d RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(2d RLS) "An Act relating to consolidating or abolishing certain road service areas in certain second class boroughs; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 121(2d RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Guess Excused: Bunde and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(2d RLS) 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. Senator Guess gave notice of reconsideration. HB 229 HOUSE BILL NO. 229 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 229 "An Act relating to the reinstatement of Native corporations; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1259 HB 229 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 229 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. HB 256 HOUSE BILL NO. 256 was read the third time. Senators Wilken, Therriault, Dyson, Seekins, Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 256 "An Act naming the Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery in Fairbanks" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 256 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 256 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1260 Citations Honoring - Kodiak Senior League All-Stars, 2004 State Champs Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) LeDoux Honoring - Gwen Sykes, Outstanding Achievement Senator(s) Davis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken th Honoring - Filipino Community of Anchorage, Alaska, Inc., 40 Anniversary Senator(s) Davis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Wasilla Police Chief Don Savage, Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Senator(s) Green, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Mountain View Community Council Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Guess, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Kayhi Kings' Boys Varsity Basketball Team, Class 4A Southeast Champions Representative(s) Elkins Senator(s) Stedman, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1261 Honoring - Tom Yerbich Representative(s) Anderson Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken th Honoring - Harold and Betty Ward, 54 Wedding Anniversary Representative(s) Kohring, Gatto, Neuman, Stoltze Senator(s) Green, Huggins, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - 2005 Southeast Alaska Science Fair Participants and Winners Representative(s) Weyhrauch, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Jennifer Kueter Representative(s) Crawford Senator(s) Davis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Kelly Eagleton Representative(s) Crawford Senator(s) Davis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Amy Collman Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1262 Honoring - Jambaars Soccer Team, Zane Cup State Champions Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch Senator(s) Elton, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Juneau Jumpers, World Rope Skipping Championship Participants Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch Senator(s) Elton, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Larry Jacobson Representative(s) Stoltze, Neuman, Gatto, Kohring 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 - Violeta Doctolero Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) LeDoux In Memoriam - Tom Katzeek Representative(s) Thomas Senator(s) Kookesh, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Loren Marshall Representative(s) Gara Senator(s) Ellis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1263 In Memoriam - Holly Hollis Representative(s) Kohring, Gatto, Neuman, Stoltze Senator(s) Green, Huggins, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Hugh Gregory Gallagher Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch Senator(s) Elton, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - James Albert Anderegg Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch Senator(s) Elton, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Kaye Cory Baker Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Therriault, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - John D. Nash Representative(s) Stoltze, Neuman, Gatto, Kohring, Harris Senator(s) Huggins, Green, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, 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. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1264 Engrossment SB 12 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 12(STA) "An Act relating to financial relationships with persons conducting business in or having headquarters in countries that support or ignore slavery and trafficking in persons" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 164 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 164(FIN) "An Act relating to the salmon product development tax credit; providing for an effective date by amending an effective date in sec. 7, ch. 57, SLA 2003; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 85 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 85(JUD) "An Act relating to self-administration and documentation of certain types of medication prescribed to a child attending school" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 116 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(JUD) am S "An Act relating to the liability of certain persons for certain violations of alcoholic beverages laws; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 63 SENATE BILL NO. 63 "An Act relating to road signs encouraging the use of safety belts" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:37 a.m., May 2, 2005. 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1265 SB 90 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 90(STA) "An Act relating to Alaska Territorial Guard Day" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:37 a.m., May 2, 2005 with a Senate Letter of Intent. Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 3, 2005. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:59 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate May 2005 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1266 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 May 02 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 133 MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY CHANGES/ COMMISSION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 06 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 02 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Recessed to 1:30 pm -- + HB 131 ACCESS DEVICE & I.D. DOCUMENT CRIMES + HB 155 YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES += HB 156 COMMISSION ON AGING + HB 178 SPECIAL REQUEST LICENSE PLATES + HB 197 OIL SPILL EXEMPTIONS FOR GAS WELLS + HB 249 ENHANCED 911 SURCHARGES & SYSTEMS + SB 102 COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS <Bill Hearing Postponed> += SB 157 REG. COST CHARGES: UTILITIES/PIPELINES <Bill Hearing Postponed> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 46 APPROP: CAPITAL BUDGET 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1267 FINANCE (continued) May 02 Monday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM <Finance Subcommittee Meeting> += HB 130 UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT/STATE FOREST Public testimony may be limited to 3 min. if necessary. (The public hearing may end prior to 9:00 pm if all public testimony has been heard) May 03 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 187 AMERADA HESS INCOME; CAPITAL INCOME FUND += SB 46 APPROP: CAPITAL BUDGET += SB 102 COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS + SB 192 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BOND REIMBURSEMENT + SB 22 MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR BIRTHING CENTERS + SB 78 SENIOR CARE PROGRAM + SB 125 LICENSING MEDICAL OR CARE FACILITIES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 02 Monday Butrovich 205 2:30 PM -- Time Change -- += HB 214 ANATOMICAL GIFTS & REGISTRY + HB 53 CHILDREN IN NEED OF AID/ADOPTION/GUARDIAN + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 06 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1268 JUDICIARY May 02 Monday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM -- Recessed to 5:00 pm -- += SB 127 EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS += SB 165 CARD ROOMS & OPERATIONS += SB 186 EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS += SB 187 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS/MEETINGS += HB 33 EFFECT OF REGULATIONS ON SMALL BUSINESSES += HB 81 CONTRACTOR LICENSE ENFORCEMENT += HB 149 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES += HB 183 CAMPAIGN FINANCE: SHARED EXPENSES/LISTS += HB 184 MUNICIPAL FIREARM ORDINANCES + HB 201 PERM. FUND DIVIDEND APPS OF MILITARY += HB 210 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TESTING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled <Bill listing does not indicate the order in which each will be taken up> May 03 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 03 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 123 OCCUPATIONAL BDS:EXTENSION/RECEIPTS/PSYCH += HB 169 REAL ESTATE LICENSEES + SB 180 PERSONAL INFORMATION SECURITY/SS# <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + HB 120 HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEE PROTECTION + HB 213 ALCOHOL SERVER EDUCATION + HB 181 WAIVE CONTINUING EDUC. REQ FOR MILITARY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: May 05 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: ---------------------------------------- 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1269 RESOURCES May 02 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM = HB 71 OIL& GAS EXPLORATION CREDIT & LEASE TERMS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 03 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 189 REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE/I.D. <Above Bill Hearing Canceled> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 66 & HB 67 May 02 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET = HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/BRF Departments and Items to be announced ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL May 06 Friday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Agenda TBA ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS May 02 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM "Cover the Uninsured Week 2005" A healthy lunch will be served. ---------------------------------------- 2005-05-02 Senate Journal Page 1270 JOINT SESSION May 05 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Governor's Appointees