Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-05-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3223 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday May 6, 2006 One Hundred Eighteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 2:24 p.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Kathrin Radach of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in North Pole. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Creator of the universe, we are humbled by our responsibility to make decisions that impact this great land. Increase in us awareness of the impact of our decisions. Strengthen in us a willingness to listen to the voices of all who love this land, who live off this land and work to protect this land. Giver of all good gifts, we serve in order to bring about justice and equity for all. Increase in us empathy for all those we represent. Strengthen us in our willingness to listen to the voices of the marginalized, the impoverished, the old, and the sick as well as those who can easily speak for themselves. Grant us clarity in our deliberations, wisdom in our discernment and integrity in our decisions, we humbly pray. Amen. Senator Seekins led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3224 Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred seventeenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 237 Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 237(FIN) "An Act relating to the compensation of justices and judges, and to increasing the number of superior court judges designated for the third and fourth judicial districts; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 291 Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 291(CRA) "An Act relating to the municipal harbor facility grant program; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 51 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 51(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3225 "An Act relating to associations of self-insured employers for purposes of providing workers' compensation coverage and allowing employers who are members of the same trade to form associations for providing self-insurance for workers' compensation coverage; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Concur Messages SB 20 Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(JUD) "An Act relating to offenses against unborn children" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) President Stevens stated the message will be held on the Secretary's desk. SB 310 Message dated May 4 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 310 "An Act relating to the employment of prisoners; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 310(FIN) am H President Stevens stated the message will be held on the Secretary's desk. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3226 Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc., Economic Development Effect, Financing Assistance from William C. Noll, Commissioner Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development in accordance with AS 10.13.590 Alaska Salmon Enhancement Program 2005 Annual Report from Bruce White, Commercial Fisheries Department of Fish and Game in accordance with AS 16.05.092(4) available at: www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/FedAidPDFs/fmr06-19.pdf HB 475 Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 475(FIN) am. Senator Elton objected. The question being: "Shall the Finance Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 475(FIN) am "An Act relating to the supplemental employee benefit program; relating to teachers' and public employees' defined benefit retirement plans; relating to teachers' and public employees' defined contribution retirement plans that apply to employees first hired after June 30, 2007; relating to the health reimbursement arrangement plan for certain teachers and public employees; clarifying eligibility for membership in the health reimbursement arrangement plan; relating to waiver of adjustments under the teachers' defined benefit retirement plan and the public employees' defined benefit retirement plan; relating to the administrator of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; relating to employer contributions for occupational disability and death benefits; repealing participation in the teachers' defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans by certain employees of the National Education Association of Alaska; relating to requirements for employer minimum contributions to the teachers' and the public employees' defined benefit retirement systems; relating to the public employees' defined benefit deferred compensation program; providing for an effective date by amending sec. 148, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, which contains an effective date; and providing for an effective date"?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3227 CSHB 475(FIN) am Waive from Finance Committee? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson and so, the Finance Committee referral was waived. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Standing Committee Reports HB 240 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(RLS) am "An Act relating to brewery and brewpub licensing and relating to sales of wine by a winery licensee" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senator Bunde. Signing no recommendations: Senators Olson, Stedman. Signing amend: Senator Dyson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill is on today's calendar. HB 266 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(FIN) "An Act relating to 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." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Dyson, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3228 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 6, indeterminate, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 304 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 304(FIN) am "An Act relating to the commercial fishing loan program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Dyson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 334 Forthcoming Finance Senate Committee Substitute (page 3197) for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) "An Act relating to an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes for certain types of deteriorated property" was received today: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) "An Act relating to a mandatory exemption for certain residences owned by a religious organization, to an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes for certain types of deteriorated property, and to an optional deferral of municipal property taxes on certain primary residences owned and occupied by individuals with incomes at or below federal poverty guidelines for the state."(Title change SCR 34) HB 347 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(JUD) am "An Act relating to mandatory motor vehicle insurance, license suspensions, mandatory impoundments of vehicles used in certain offenses, notices relating to motor vehicles, and notices relating to driver's licenses" and recommended it be replaced with 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3229 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347 (JUD) "An Act relating to mandatory motor vehicle insurance, license suspensions, notices relating to motor vehicles, and notices relating to driver's licenses." (Title change SCR 35) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Guess, Therriault, Huggins. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 381 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 381(FIN) "An Act relating to the financing of construction, major maintenance, and renovation of certain capital projects; authorizing the commissioner of revenue to sell the right to receive a portion of the anticipated revenue from a tobacco litigation settlement to the Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, and relating to that sale and the use of the revenue; authorizing the Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation to issue bonds and use the proceeds to acquire the right to receive a portion of anticipated revenue from a tobacco litigation settlement and for other purposes, and relating to those bonds; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 381(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Hoffman, Olson, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dyson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill is on today's calendar. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3230 HB 403 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 403(FIN) "An Act relating to registration and operation of low-speed vehicles" and recommended the adoption of the Transportation Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3023. Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 409 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 409(L&C) "An Act relating to excluding qualified real estate licensees from workers' compensation coverage." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Olson, Dyson, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. 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 Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 426 Forthcoming Finance Senate Committee Substitute (page 3198) for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN)(title am) "An Act relating to cooperation of insurers with the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to subrogation, assignment, and lien rights and notices for medical assistance claims; relating to recovery of medical assistance overpayments; relating to asset transfers and income diversion by medical assistance applicants; relating to assets and Medicare enrollment as they affect medical assistance coverage; relating to home and community-based services; relating to medical assistance applications for persons under 21 years of age; requiring a report by the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date" was received today: 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3231 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN) HB 482 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 482(JUD) "An Act relating to harassment, intimidation, and bullying in schools" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 482(JUD) Signing no recommendation: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Therriault, Huggins. Signing do pass: Senator Guess. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HCR 30 Forthcoming Finance Senate Committee Substitute (page 3202) for CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(FIN) am Creating an Alaska Climate Impact Assessment Commission was received today: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 (FIN) Special Committee Reports SB 104 The following report was received and distributed at 8:00 p.m., May 5, 2006: May 5, 2006 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considered: 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3232 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 104(JUD) "An Act relating to the crimes of unsworn falsification in the first and second degrees and false information or report; requiring the establishment of a permanent fund dividend fraud investigation unit in the Department of Revenue; and providing for an effective date" and HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 104(JUD) and recommends CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 104 "An Act relating to the crimes of unsworn falsification in the first degree involving an application for a permanent fund dividend and false information or report involving eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; requiring the establishment of a permanent fund dividend fraud investigation unit in the Department of Revenue; relating to service in the peace corps and as a member of the United States Olympic Team as allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends and to the period for filing an application for a permanent fund dividend; authorizing the Department of Revenue to issue administrative orders imposing sanctions for certain misrepresentations or other actions concerning eligibility for a permanent fund dividend and providing for administrative appeal of those orders; and providing for an effective date" be adopted. Signing the report: Senator Seekins, Chair, Senators Therriault, Guess; Representative McGuire, Chair, Representatives Lynn, Gruenberg. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Law Fiscal information forthcoming. President Stevens stated the message will be held on the Secretary's desk. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 34 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3233 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 334, relating to an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes for certain types of deteriorated property. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 35 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 347, relating to motor vehicles, licenses, insurance, impoundments, and notices. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 13 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(RLS) am "An Act relating to reimbursement of municipal bonds for school construction; increasing the base student allocation used in the formula for state financing of public education; relating to the district cost factors for state funding of public education; relating to school improvement funding; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3195. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(FIN) was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(FIN) will be on the May 7 calendar. HB 16 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(RLS) "An Act relating to funding for school districts operating secondary school boarding programs, to funding for school districts from which boarding students come, and to the effectiveness of district secondary school boarding programs; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3234 Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3195. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) was adopted. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2 (corrected), Department of Education and Early Development President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) will be on the May 7 calendar. HB 41 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) "An Act relating to minimum periods of imprisonment for the crime of assault in the fourth degree committed against an employee of an elementary, junior high, or secondary school or certain contractors of school districts who were engaged in the performance of school duties at the time of the assault" 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 2205. Without objection, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) "An Act relating to minimum periods of imprisonment for the crime of assault in the fourth degree committed against an employee of an elementary, junior high, or secondary school or certain contractors of school districts who were engaged in the performance of school duties at the time of the assault" was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(JUD) will be on the May 7 calendar. HB 83 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3037. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) was adopted. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3235 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. 83(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 83(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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(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 referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 105 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to coverage for adult dental services under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3196. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) was adopted. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the House Letter of Intent (House Journal page 3060). Without objection, the Legislative Letter of Intent was adopted. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3236 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. 105(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to coverage for adult dental services under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 105(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(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 with a Legislative Letter of Intent. HB 240 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(RLS) am "An Act relating to brewery and brewpub licensing and relating to sales of wine by a winery licensee" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3227. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(FIN) 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. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3237 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(FIN) "An Act relating to brewery and brewpub licensing and relating to sales of wine by a winery licensee" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 240(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Huggins and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Therriault gave notice of reconsideration. HB 258 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 258(JUD) "An Act relating to aggravating factors at sentencing for sexual assault and sexual abuse" 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 3055. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 258(JUD) "An Act relating to sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree and to aggravating factors at sentencing for sexual assault and sexual abuse" 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. 258(JUD) was read the third time. Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3238 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 258(JUD) "An Act relating to sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree and to aggravating factors at sentencing for sexual assault and sexual abuse" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 258(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 258(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 30 Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3091) be taken up. Without objection, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 258, relating to aggravating factors at sentencing for sexual assault and sexual abuse, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 30 Final Passage 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3239 HB 334 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) "An Act relating to an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes for certain types of deteriorated property" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3197. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) "An Act relating to a mandatory exemption for certain residences owned by a religious organization, to an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes for certain types of deteriorated property, and to an optional deferral of municipal property taxes on certain primary residences owned and occupied by individuals with incomes at or below federal poverty guidelines for the state" (Title change SCR 34) was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) will be on the May 7 calendar. HB 377 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(L&C) am "An Act relating to an exemption from certain registration and practice requirements for persons preparing drawings or specifications related to the construction of certain buildings and the grounds of the buildings" was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3022. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(L&C) was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(L&C) will be on the May 7 calendar. HB 381 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 381(FIN) "An Act relating to the financing of construction, major maintenance, and renovation of certain capital projects; authorizing the commissioner of revenue to sell the right to receive a portion of the anticipated revenue from a tobacco litigation settlement to the Northern Tobacco Securitization 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3240 Corporation, and relating to that sale and the use of the revenue; authorizing the Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation to issue bonds and use the proceeds to acquire the right to receive a portion of anticipated revenue from a tobacco litigation settlement and for other purposes, and relating to those bonds; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3229. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 381(FIN) was adopted. Amendment No. 1 was not offered. Senator Green offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 5, line 21: Delete "Thomas Bay Power Authority" Insert "Alaska Energy Authority" Senator Green moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Senator Green offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 4, line 1: Delete "Campus Center Renewal and Renovation" Insert "Tanana Valley Campus: Campus Center Renewal and Renovation" Page 4, line 27: Delete "Southeast Islands -" Insert "Sitka -" Page 4, line 30: Delete "City of Craig" Insert "Southeast Islands - City of Craig" 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3241 Senator Green moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Without objection, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 381(FIN) am S will be on the May 7 calendar. HB 399 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 399(FIN) "An Act establishing the office of elder fraud and assistance; and relating to fraud involving older Alaskans" was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3088. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 399(STA) 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. 399(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 399(STA) "An Act establishing the office of elder fraud and assistance; and relating to fraud involving older Alaskans" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 399(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Therriault and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 399(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3242 HB 426 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN)(title am) "An Act relating to cooperation of insurers with the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to subrogation, assignment, and lien rights and notices for medical assistance claims; relating to recovery of medical assistance overpayments; relating to asset transfers and income diversion by medical assistance applicants; relating to assets and Medicare enrollment as they affect medical assistance coverage; relating to home and community-based services; relating to medical assistance applications for persons under 21 years of age; requiring a report by the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3230. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN) was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN) will be on the May 7 calendar. HB 446 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 446(JUD) "An Act relating to the amount of a civil penalty for an unlawful act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce; and eliminating mandatory continuances in these matters after issuance of an injunction" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 446(JUD) will be on the May 7 calendar. HB 475 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 475(FIN) am "An Act relating to the supplemental employee benefit program; relating to teachers' and public employees' defined benefit retirement plans; relating to teachers' and public employees' defined contribution retirement plans that apply to employees first hired after June 30, 2007; relating to the health reimbursement arrangement plan for certain teachers and public employees; clarifying eligibility for membership in the health reimbursement arrangement plan; relating to waiver of adjustments under the teachers' defined benefit retirement plan and the public 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3243 employees' defined benefit retirement plan; relating to the administrator of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; relating to employer contributions for occupational disability and death benefits; repealing participation in the teachers' defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans by certain employees of the National Education Association of Alaska; relating to requirements for employer minimum contributions to the teachers' and the public employees' defined benefit retirement systems; relating to the public employees' defined benefit deferred compensation program; providing for an effective date by amending sec. 148, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, which contains an effective date; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Community and Regional Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3199. Senator Elton objected. The question being: "Shall the Community and Regional Affairs Senate Committee Substitute be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 475(FIN) am Second Reading Adopt CRA Senate Committee Substitute? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson Absent: Therriault and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 475(CRA) "An Act relating to the supplemental employee benefit program; relating to teachers' and public employees' defined benefit retirement plans; relating to teachers' and public employees' defined contribution retirement plans; relating to the health reimbursement arrangement plan for certain teachers and public employees; clarifying eligibility for membership in the health reimbursement arrangement plan; relating to waiver of adjustments under the teachers' defined benefit retirement plan and the public employees' defined benefit retirement 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3244 plan; relating to the administrator of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; relating to employer contributions for occupational disability and death benefits; repealing participation in the teachers' defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans by certain employees of the National Education Association of Alaska; relating to requirements for employer minimum contributions to the teachers' and the public employees' defined benefit retirement systems; relating to the public employees' defined benefit deferred compensation program; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 475(CRA) will be on the May 7 calendar. HB 484 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 484(FSH) "An Act allowing for revenue received from issuance of additional entry permits to be appropriated for reimbursement to salmon fishery associations" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3201. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 484(FIN) was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 484(FIN) will be on the May 7 calendar. Third Reading of House Bills HB 107 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 107(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 107(JUD) "An Act relating to unlawful obstruction or hindrance of hunting, fishing, trapping, or viewing of fish or game; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 508, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3245 SCS CSHB 107(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rules YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Bunde and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 107(JUD) 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 Court Rule changes. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. HB 307 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 307(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 307(RES) "An Act creating the Knik River Public Use Area" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 307(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage 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. 307(RES) passed the Senate and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House with a Senate Letter of Intent. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3246 HB 326 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(JUD) "An Act relating to the definition of the crime of harassment; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 326(JUD) 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(JUD) 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 343 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 343(JUD) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 343(JUD) am "An Act creating the crimes of harassment in the first and second degree, amending the crime of stalking, and adding a definition of 'medical professional' to the assault and harassment statutes" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 343(JUD) am Third Reading - Final Passage 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 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3247 and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 343(JUD) am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 419 HOUSE BILL NO. 419 was read the third time. Senators Therriault, Dyson 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. 419 "An Act repealing the Board of Storage Tank Assistance, the underground storage tank revolving loan fund, and the tank cleanup loan program; repealing certain reporting requirements relating to underground petroleum storage tank systems; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 419 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 419 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 442 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 442(JUD) am "An Act relating to the validity of advance health care directives, individual health care instructions, and do not resuscitate orders; relating to the revocation of advance health care directives; relating to do not resuscitate orders; relating to resuscitative measures; relating to the liability and 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3248 discipline of health care providers, institutions, and facilities; relating to proceedings for judicial relief; relating to an individual's capacity for making health care decisions; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator French 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 French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 5, line 16: Delete "gross negligence" Insert "negligence, gross negligence," Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Gary Stevens objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 442(JUD) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Kookesh Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner Absent: Green, Hoffman, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 442(JUD) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 442(JUD) am "An Act relating to the validity of advance health care directives, individual health care instructions, and do not resuscitate orders; relating to the revocation of advance health care directives; relating to 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3249 do not resuscitate orders; relating to resuscitative measures; relating to the liability and discipline of health care providers, institutions, and facilities; relating to proceedings for judicial relief; relating to an individual's capacity for making health care decisions; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 442(JUD) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner Nays: Ellis, French, Guess Absent: Green, Hoffman, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 442(JUD) 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. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 9 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 am Urging the United States Congress to honor the process and judgment of the federal courts in the case of the Exxon Valdez disaster and to refrain from enacting legislation that would affect the outcome of the courts' resolution of the case was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3165. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(JUD) Urging the United States Congress to honor the process and judgment of the federal courts in the case of the Exxon Valdez disaster and to refrain from enacting legislation that would affect the outcome of the courts' resolution of the case; urging 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3250 the United States Department of Justice and the Alaska Department of Law to identify all natural resource damages from the Exxon Valdez oil spill that were unanticipated at the time of the 1991 settlement, to develop plans to remedy the damages, and to present the ExxonMobil Corporation with a request for the full $100,000,000 that is available through the "Reopener for Unknown Injury" clause of the 1991 civil settlement to carry out these plans was adopted. Senator French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 24: Delete "$4.5" Insert "$5.3" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Gary Stevens objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(JUD) am S was read the third time. Senators French, Ellis, Kookesh, Wagoner, Elton, Gary Stevens, Stedman, Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(JUD) am S Urging the United States Congress to honor the process and judgment of the federal courts in the case of the Exxon Valdez disaster and to refrain from enacting legislation that would affect the outcome of the courts' resolution of the case; urging the United States Department of Justice and the Alaska Department of Law to identify all natural resource damages from the Exxon Valdez oil spill that were unanticipated at the time of the 1991 settlement, to develop plans to remedy the damages, and to present the ExxonMobil Corporation with a request for the full $100,000,000 that is available through the "Reopener for Unknown Injury" clause of the 1991 civil settlement to carry out these plans pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3251 SCS HJR 9(JUD) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner Absent: Green, Hoffman, Wilken and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(JUD) am S passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 32 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3167) be taken up. Without objection, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Joint Resolution No. 9, urging the United States Congress to honor the process and judgment of the federal courts in the case of the Exxon Valdez disaster and to refrain from enacting legislation that would affect the outcome of the courts' resolution of the case pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 32 Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner Absent: Green, Hoffman, Wilken and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3252 HCR 30 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(FIN) am Creating an Alaska Climate Impact Assessment Commission was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3231. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(FIN) was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(FIN) Creating an Alaska Climate Impact Assessment Commission pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHCR 30(FIN) Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner Absent: Green, Hoffman, Wilken and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Myrna Lang and Farrell Swain for Their Actions During the 2006 Sitka Hotel Fire Senator(s) Stedman, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Wilson 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3253 Honoring - Southeast Members of the Alaska Army National Guard rdth Alpha Company, 3 Battalion, 297 Infantry Senator(s) Stedman, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Wilson, Elkins th Honoring - Reverend Dr. Alonzo and Shirley Patterson 50 Wedding 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 th Honoring - George and Peggy Brown Lucky Wishbone 50 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 th Honoring - Robert and Karrold Jackson 50 Wedding Anniversary 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 - Cliff and Dorothy Gilmore 50 Wedding Anniversary Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Huggins, Dyson, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Chugiak-Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Huggins, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Harold Groetsema Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Seekins, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3254 Honoring - Alaska National Guard of Kodiak Representative(s) LeDoux Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Ouzinkie's Veterans Representative(s) LeDoux Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - The Alaska Trollers Association Representative(s) Weyhrauch, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Bob Bell Representative(s) Anderson, McGuire Senator(s) Guess, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Wasilla High School Girls' Varsity Basketball Team 2006 Region III Champions Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Edward Thomas 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 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3255 Honoring - Dixie Belcher 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 - Rosanne Alexander Senator(s) Davis, Ellis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Violet Lovene Dyer 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 - Thomas H. Dahl 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 - "Mama" Felisa Peregrino 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 - Edith Carter 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 - Tobias Botkin Lee 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 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3256 In Memoriam - Kenny Kasselder 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 - Harry Gregoire 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 In Memoriam - Meggin Dunham Clancy 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 In Memoriam - Hilda L. Mast Stoltzfus 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 In Memoriam - Dora Ann Kamluck 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 In Memoriam - Ralph Gano Cowles 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 In Memoriam - Elsie Whitmore 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 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3257 In Memoriam - William Alver Rongstad Representative(s) Weyhrauch, Kerttula 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 - Thomas McBrien Representative(s) Weyhrauch, Kerttula 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 - Patricia Macomber Lee Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Huggins, Dyson, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Christopher M. Alcozer Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Seekins, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Helen Simpson Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Guess, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, 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. Unfinished Business HB 399 Senators Ellis, Dyson, Stedman, Therriault, Gary Stevens, Davis, Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 399(STA) "An Act establishing the office of elder fraud and assistance; and relating to fraud involving older Alaskans." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3258 Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 83 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 105 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to coverage for adult dental services under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration with a Legislative Letter of Intent. HB 258 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 258(JUD) "An Act relating to sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree and to aggravating factors at sentencing for sexual assault and sexual abuse" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 326 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(JUD) "An Act relating to the definition of the crime of harassment; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 399 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 399(STA) "An Act establishing the office of elder fraud and assistance; and relating to fraud involving older Alaskans" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3259 SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 258, relating to aggravating factors at sentencing for sexual assault and sexual abuse was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 32 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Joint Resolution No. 9, urging the United States Congress to honor the process and judgment of the federal courts in the case of the Exxon Valdez disaster and to refrain from enacting legislation that would affect the outcome of the courts' resolution of the case was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HJR 9 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(JUD) am S Urging the United States Congress to honor the process and judgment of the federal courts in the case of the Exxon Valdez disaster and to refrain from enacting legislation that would affect the outcome of the courts' resolution of the case; urging the United States Department of Justice and the Alaska Department of Law to identify all natural resource damages from the Exxon Valdez oil spill that were unanticipated at the time of the 1991 settlement, to develop plans to remedy the damages, and to present the ExxonMobil Corporation with a request for the full $100,000,000 that is available through the "Reopener for Unknown Injury" clause of the 1991 civil settlement to carry out these plans was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HCR 30 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(FIN) Creating an Alaska Climate Impact Assessment Commission was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3260 Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 3:00 p.m., May 7, 2006. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 4:11 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate May 2006 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3261 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 FINANCE May 06 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Time Change -- += HB 381 TOBACCO REV. FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS + HB 266 VEHICLE WEIGHTS AND INSURANCE + HB 403 NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES + HB 304 COMMERCIAL FISHING LOAN PROGRAM + HB 409 NO WORKERS' COMP. FOR REAL EST. LICENSEE + HB 240 BREWERY& BREWPUB LICENSEE/SALES BY WINERY + HB 150 LICENSING RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 07 Sunday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- Time Change -- + HB 51 EMPLOYER ASSN FOR WORKERS' COMP INS + HB 190 REQUIRED ID FOR PURCHASING ALCOHOL + HB 485 STATE PHARMACISTS/DOCTORS: EXEMPT SERVICE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 06 Saturday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + HB 347 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE/LICENSE/ NOTICES + HB 482 SCHOOL:BULLYING/HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION ---------------------------------------- 2006-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3262 JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 365 & HB 366 May 06 Saturday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 365 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 366 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET University of Alaska Statewide Open Appropriation Items May 07 Sunday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 365 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 366 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Statewide Open Appropriation Items Fiscal Notes House Bill 366