Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-05-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3263 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Sunday May 7, 2006 One Hundred Nineteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 4:14 p.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Bunde was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Donna Shelton. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. On this beautiful day one week before Mother's Day, may we reflect on the astounding beauty around us, the emergence of abundant nature and wildlife and the promise of Spring. May this promise inspire optimism and hope and may we all share the spirit of selflessness, life and love embodied by mothers. Amen. Senator Stedman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred eighteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3264 Messages from the House SB 315 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 315(L&C) "An Act relating to the disposition of unredeemed property; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SCR 27 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 441, relating to operating motor vehicles, aircraft, and watercraft while under the influence and treatment programs. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HB 183 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 183(JUD) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 183(STA) "An Act relating to the use of campaign contributions for shared campaign activity expenses and to reimbursement of those expenses; and amending the definition of 'contribution' in regard to sharing fundraising lists between candidates and political parties without compensation." HB 218 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 218(FIN), thus adopting: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3265 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 218(FIN) "An Act relating to cost recovery fisheries for private nonprofit hatchery facilities." HB 318 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 318(FIN) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 318(FIN) "An Act limiting the exercise of eminent domain." HB 380 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 380(FIN)(title am), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 380(RES) "An Act relating to the powers and duties of the commissioner of environmental conservation regarding animals, animal products, agricultural products, and the transportation of animals and animal products; relating to the employment, appointment, and duties of a state veterinarian by the commissioner of environmental conservation; relating to the powers of the commissioner of natural resources regarding agricultural products; relating to animal rabies prevention and control; and providing for an effective date." The presence of Senator Bunde was noted. HB 393 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(HES), thus adopting: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3266 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(HES) "An Act requiring that certain health care insurance plans provide coverage for the costs of colorectal cancer screening examinations and laboratory tests; and providing for an effective date." HB 441 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 441(FIN) "An Act relating to operating or driving a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while under the influence; relating to court-ordered treatment programs for certain offenders and offenses; amending Rule 35, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date" thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 441(FIN) "An Act relating to criminal sentencing; relating to operating or driving a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while under the influence; relating to court-ordered treatment programs for certain offenders and offenses; amending Rule 35, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." (Title change SCR 27) HB 471 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 471(FIN) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 471(FIN) "An Act amending the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Act and the powers and authority of the authority to finance construction and maintenance of the Knik Arm Bridge, to set and collect tolls, and to carry out its duties; and providing for an effective date." HCR 48 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 48 am, thus adopting: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3267 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 48 am S Relating to establishing the Alaska Medal of Honor. SB 104 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 104 (JUD) and HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 104(JUD), thus adopting: 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." Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 45 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 45 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3268 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 250, relating to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. HCR 47 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 47 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 274, relating to the disposition of forfeited, surplus, and unclaimed firearms by the state. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Message dated May 7 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 316 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 316(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date for the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Recede Messages HB 414 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(RLS) am "An Act relating to the interception of the private communications of a minor" and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3269 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) "An Act relating to allowing a parent or guardian of a minor to intercept the private communications of the minor and to consent to an order authorizing law enforcement to intercept the private communications of the minor." (Title change SCR 31) In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Kott, Chair Representative McGuire Representative Gruenberg President Stevens stated the message will be held on the Secretary's desk. Concur Messages SB 250 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 250 "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and eliminating statutory references to the network on domestic violence and sexual assault" with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) am H "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault." (Title change HCR 45) President Stevens stated the message will be held on the Secretary's desk. SB 274 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(STA) "An Act relating to the disposition of forfeited, surplus, and unclaimed firearms by the state" with the following amendments: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3270 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(FIN) am H "An Act relating to the disposition of forfeited, surplus, and unclaimed firearms by the state and municipalities." (Title change HCR 47) President Stevens stated the message will be held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 28 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28(HES) with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28(HES) Relating to the innovative application of education technology tools to provide improved distance education programs in the state. President Stevens stated the message will be held on the Secretary's desk. Standing Committee Reports HB 485 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 485 am "An Act amending the State Personnel Act to place in the exempt service pharmacists and physicians employed in the Department of Health and Social Services or in the Department of Corrections; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Dyson, Stedman, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 8, indeterminate, House Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 9, indeterminate, House Finance Committee 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3271 Fiscal Note No. 10, indeterminate, House Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 11, indeterminate, House Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 12, indeterminate, House Finance Committee The bill is on today's calendar. Senator Cowdery called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Recede Messages HB 414 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the recede message on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) An Act relating to allowing a parent or guardian of a minor to intercept the private communications of the minor and to consent to an order authorizing law enforcement to intercept the private communications of the minor" (Title change SCR 31) which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3268) be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 414(JUD) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 414(RLS) am? YEAS: 1 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde Nays: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, the Senate failed to recede. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3272 The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Seekins, Chair Senator Huggins Senator French The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Senator Cowdery called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Concur Messages SB 20 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the concur message on HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) "An Act relating to offenses against unborn children" which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3225) be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 20(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 20(JUD)? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh Olson changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) "An Act relating to offenses against unborn children." 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3273 The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 132 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the concur message on HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 132(FIN) am H "An Act relating to complaints filed with, investigations, hearings, and orders of, and the interest rate on awards of the State Commission for Human Rights; and making conforming amendments" which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3193) be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 132(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to SB 132(efd fld)? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Guess and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 132(FIN) am H "An Act relating to complaints filed with, investigations, hearings, and orders of, and the interest rate on awards of the State Commission for Human Rights; and making conforming amendments." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3274 SB 274 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the concur message on HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(FIN) am H "An Act relating to the disposition of forfeited, surplus, and unclaimed firearms by the state and municipalities" which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3269) be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 274(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to CSSB 274(STA)? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Dyson and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(FIN) am H "An Act relating to the disposition of forfeited, surplus, and unclaimed firearms by the state and municipalities." HCR 47 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 47 which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3268) be taken up. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 47 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 274, relating to the disposition of forfeited, surplus, and unclaimed firearms by the state, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3275 HCR 47 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 Cowdery changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 47 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SB 274 Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate rescind its previous action in concurring in the House amendments to CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(STA) "An Act relating to the disposition of forfeited, surplus, and unclaimed firearms by the state." The question being: "Shall the Senate rescind its previous action?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 274(FIN) am H Rescind previous action? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, the Senate rescinded its previous action and the concurrence message on HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(FIN) am H was before the Senate. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3276 HCS CSSB 274(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to CSSB 274(STA)? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(FIN) am H "An Act relating to the disposition of forfeited, surplus, and unclaimed firearms by the state and municipalities." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 310 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the concur message on HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 310(FIN) am H "An Act relating to the employment of prisoners; and providing for an effective date" which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3225) be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 310(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to SB 310? 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 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3277 and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 310(FIN) am H "An Act relating to the employment of prisoners; and providing for an effective date." Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SCR 28 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the concur message on HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28(HES) Relating to the innovative application of education technology tools to provide improved distance education programs in the state, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3270), be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSCR 28(HES) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSCR 28(HES)? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28(HES) Relating to the innovative application of education technology tools to provide improved distance education programs in the state. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3278 The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Conference Committee Reports SB 104 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the conference committee report on CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 104, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3231), be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report. The question being: "Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on 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"?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS SB 104 Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report? Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Green, Huggins 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3279 and so, the report was adopted. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the adoption of the Conference Committee Report be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment and enrollment. Reconsideration of Senate Bills HB 240 Senator Therriault requested that the reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "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 - On Reconsideration YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Huggins, Seekins, Therriault and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3280 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 29 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(L&C)(title am) "An Act relating to the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association; granting a 50 percent premium tax credit for assessments against members of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association; requiring members to provide information to the association's board of directors or the director of the division of insurance; modifying voting rights for the association members by basing their exercise on a member's share of assessments; basing assessments on major medical premiums; modifying the manner of determining members' liabilities for losses; and changing the definition of "major medical" coverage for purpose of state health insurance and providing for exclusions to major medical coverage" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(L&C)(title am) will be on the May 8 calendar. HB 57 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act relating to the sale of certain state land to adjacent landowners" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) will be on the May 8 calendar. HB 266 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" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(FIN) will be on the May 8 calendar. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3281 HB 304 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 304(FIN) am "An Act relating to the commercial fishing loan program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 304(FIN) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 304(FIN) am "An Act relating to the commercial fishing loan program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 304(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 304(FIN) 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. HB 409 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 409(L&C) "An Act relating to excluding qualified real estate licensees from workers' compensation coverage" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 409(L&C) will be on the May 8 calendar. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3282 HB 485 HOUSE BILL NO. 485 am "An Act amending the State Personnel Act to place in the exempt service pharmacists and physicians employed in the Department of Health and Social Services or in the Department of Corrections; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Stevens stated HOUSE BILL NO. 485 am will be on the May 8 calendar. HB 500 HOUSE BILL NO. 500 "An Act amending the principal amount of bonds that may be issued by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority for the purpose of financing the development of Hatcher Pass" was read the second time. President Stevens stated HOUSE BILL NO. 500 will be on the May 8 calendar. Third Reading of House Bills HB 13 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(FIN) "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 third time. Senator Olson 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 Olson offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 10, following line 5: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 5. AS 14.11.100(p) is amended to read: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3283 (p) The total amount of school construction projects approved for reimbursement by the department under (a)(13) and (a)(14) of this section (1) may not exceed $179,256,000 [$177,256,000]; (2) after June 30, 1999, and until October 31, 2006, shall be allocated as follows: (A) $61,925,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of 45,000 or more students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (B) $40,570,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 14,600 but less than 20,000 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (C) $20,000,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 10,000 but less than 14,600 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (D) $2,588,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 7,500 but less than 10,000 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (E) $5,995,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 4,000 but less than 6,000 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (F) $1,237,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 2,400 but less than 2,800 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (G) $1,100,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 2,200 but less than 2,400 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (H) $2,000,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 1,501 but less than 1,800 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3284 (I) [(H)] $7,164,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 1,300 but less than 1,500 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (J) [(I)] $1,260,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 740 but less than 757 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (K) [(J)] $608,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 650 but less than 700 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (L) [(K)] $32,000,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 500 but less than 600 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500; (M) [(L)] $2,809,000 to projects in a municipality with a public school enrollment of at least 370 but less than 390 students in fiscal year 2005, as determined under AS 14.17.500." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 14, line 19: Delete "sec. 6" Insert "sec. 7" Page 14, line 20: Delete "sec. 11" Insert "sec. 12" Senator Olson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Wilken objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3285 SCS CSHB 13(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Ellis moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 6, through page 3, line 15: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 3, line 16: Delete "Sec. 3" Insert "Section 1" Page 14, lines 3 - 9: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 14, line 19: Delete "sec. 6" Insert "sec. 4" Page 14, line 20: Delete "sec. 11" Insert "sec. 7" 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3286 Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Green objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 13(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, Wagoner Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Guess, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wilken Therriault changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Dyson changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(FIN) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(FIN) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 13(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 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3287 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(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. Senator Gary Stevens gave notice of reconsideration. HB 16 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for school districts operating statewide residential educational programs; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 16(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. 16(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. SCR 33 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3202), be taken up. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3288 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 16, relating to funding for school districts operating secondary school boarding programs, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 33 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. 33 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 41 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(JUD) "An Act relating to minimum periods of imprisonment for the crime of assault in the fourth degree committed on school grounds, on a school bus, at a school-sponsored event, or at certain school district administration offices" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 41(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: French and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3289 SCR 23 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 2235), be taken up. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 41, relating to certain sentences for assault in the fourth degree, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 23 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 Davis changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 334 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" 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 : 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3290 Page 1, lines 10 - 11: Delete "an educator in a private religious or parochial school or" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Green objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 334(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Kookesh Nays: Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 334(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Kookesh, Therriault 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3291 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator French gave notice of reconsideration. SCR 34 Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 3232), be taken up. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 34 Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Kookesh and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 377 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(L&C) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3292 SCS CSHB 377(L&C) 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. 377(L&C) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 381 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 381(FIN) am S was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 381(FIN) am S "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 381(FIN) am S 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. 381(FIN) am S passed the Senate. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3293 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. HB 426 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 426(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. 426(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. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3294 HB 446 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 446(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 446(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, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 446(JUD) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senator Cowdery lifted the call. Recess President Stevens stated, the Senate will recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 6:19 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 8:10 p.m. Senator Gary Stevens called the Senate. HB 475 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 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3295 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; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Elton 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 Elton offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 3, following "plans": Insert "that apply to employees first hired after June 30, 2007" Page 2, line 2, following "program;": Insert "providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 148, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005;" Page 2, following line 3: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 14.25.009 is amended to read: Sec. 14.25.009. Applicability of AS 14.25.009 - 14.25.220. The provisions of AS 14.25.009 - 14.25.220 apply only to members first hired before July 1, 2007 [2006]. * Sec. 2. AS 14.25.012(c) is amended to read: (c) Employees first hired after July 1, 2007 [JUNE 30, 2006], are not eligible to participate in the plan established in AS 14.25.009 - 14.25.220." Page 2, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 3" 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3296 Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 3, following line 12: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 7. AS 14.25.310, as enacted by sec. 35, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, is amended to read: Sec. 14.25.310. Applicability of AS 14.25.310 - 14.25.590. The provisions of AS 14.25.310 - 14.25.590 apply only to teachers who first become members on or after July 1, 2007 [2006], or to members who transfer into the defined contribution plan under AS 14.25.540." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 3, line 17: Delete "2006" Insert "2007 [2006]" Page 3, following line 23: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 10. AS 14.25.330(a), as enacted by sec. 35, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, is amended to read: (a) A teacher who first becomes a member on or after July 1, 2007 [2006], shall participate in the plan as a member of the defined contribution retirement plan." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 4, following line 1: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 12. AS 14.25.350(c), as enacted by sec. 35, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, is amended to read: (c) Notwithstanding (b) of this section, the employer contribution for retiree major medical insurance for fiscal year 2008 [2007] shall be 1.75 percent of each member's compensation from July 1 to the following June 30." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 14, following line 29: Insert new bill sections to read: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3297 "* Sec. 37. AS 39.30.300, as enacted by sec. 80, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, is amended to read: Sec. 39.30.300. State of Alaska Teachers' and Public Employees' Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan established. The State of Alaska Teachers' and Public Employees' Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan is established for teachers who first become members of the defined contribution plan of the teachers' retirement system under AS 14.25.310 - 14.25.590 on or after July 1, 2007 [2006], and employees of the state, political subdivisions of the state, and public organizations of the state who first become members of the defined contribution plan of the public employees' retirement system under AS 39.35.700 - 39.35.990 on or after July 1, 2007 [2006]. * Sec. 38. AS 39.30.310(b), as enacted by sec. 80, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, is amended to read: (b) The plan becomes effective July 1, 2007 [2006], at which time contributions by employers begin." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 15, following line 29: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 43. AS 39.35.095 is amended to read: Sec. 39.35.095. Applicability of AS 39.35.095 - 39.35.680. The following provisions of this chapter apply only to members first hired before July 1, 2007 [2006]: AS 39.35.095 - 39.35.680." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 18, following line 13: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 51. AS 39.35.700, as enacted by sec. 122, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, is amended to read: Sec. 39.35.700. Applicability of AS 39.35.700 - 39.35.990. The provisions of AS 39.35.700 - 39.35.990 apply only to members first hired on or after July 1, 2007 [2006], or to members who transfer into the defined contribution plan under AS 39.35.940." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3298 Page 18, line 19: Delete "2006" Insert "2007 [2006]" Page 18, following line 28: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 54. AS 39.35.720, as enacted by sec. 122, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, is amended to read: Sec. 39.35.720. Membership. An employee who becomes a member on or after July 1, 2007 [2006], shall participate in the plan set out in AS 39.35.700 - 39.35.990." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 19, following line 6: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 56. AS 39.35.750(c), as enacted by sec. 122, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, is amended to read: (c) Notwithstanding (b) of this section, the employer contribution for retiree major medical insurance for fiscal year 2008 [2007] shall be 1.75 percent of each member's compensation from July 1 to the following June 30." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 33, lines 15 - 16: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 85. AS 14.25.045 and AS 39.35.050(a) are repealed. * Sec. 86. AS 14.25.570, as enacted by sec. 35, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, is repealed. * Sec. 87. AS 14.25.070(b) and AS 39.35.270(b) are repealed." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 33, line 17: Delete "2010" Insert "2011" Page 33, line 23: Delete "sec. 8" Insert "sec. 13" 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3299 Page 33, line 30: Delete "Section 75" Insert "Section 87" Page 33, following line 30: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 91. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: CONDITIONAL RETROACTIVITY. If, under sec. 95 of this Act, this section and secs. 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 12, 37, 38, 43, 51, 52, 54, and 56 of this Act take effect after June 30, 2006, this section and secs. 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 12, 37, 38, 43, 51, 52, 54, and 56 of this Act are retroactive to June 30, 2006." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 33, line 31, through page 34, line 3: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 92. Section 148, ch. 9, FSSLA 2005, is amended to read: Sec. 148. Sections 2, 8, 35, 40, 46, 61, 69, 80, 82, 122, and 134 of this Act take effect July 1, 2007 [2006]. * Sec. 93. Sections 5 and 46 of this Act take effect July 1, 2009. * Sec. 94. Sections 6, 47, and 48 of this Act take effect July 1, 2011. * Sec. 95. Except as provided in secs. 93 and 94 of this Act, this Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Senator Elton moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Green objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 475(CRA) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3300 and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 475(CRA) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall 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 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 475(CRA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 475(CRA) passed the Senate. Senator Gary Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date clauses. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3301 The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 475(CRA) Effective Date Clauses 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 effective date clauses failed and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 475(CRA)(efd fld S) "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 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; and relating to the public employees' defined benefit deferred compensation program" was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 484 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 484(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 484(FIN) "An Act allowing for revenue received from issuance of additional entry permits to be appropriated for reimbursement to salmon fishery associations" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3302 SCS CSHB 484(FIN) 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. 484(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 25 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(STA) Urging the United States Congress to adopt Sec. 303 of the United States House of Representatives version of the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005, was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(STA) Urging the United States Congress to adopt Sec. 303 of the United States House of Representatives version of the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 25(STA) 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 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3303 and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(STA) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HCR 4 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(JUD) was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(JUD) Encouraging the establishment of a methamphetamine watch program, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHCR 4(JUD) Second 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(JUD) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senator Gary Stevens lifted the call. Citations Honoring - Stacie J. Stigar Senator(s) Green, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Frances Dinkel Senator(s) Green, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3304 Honoring - Dr. Catherine Mormile Senator(s) Green, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Fred Pope A True Alaskan Pioneer Senator(s) Therriault, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Kelly, Coghill Honoring - Al Romaszewski Senator(s) Huggins, Dyson, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Kott Honoring - Naphtali Fields Statewide Winner of the "Poetry Out Loud" Competition 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 - Phillip Obas 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 - Larry Malloy 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 - Captain W. J. Bickford 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 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3305 Honoring - Tom Emerson 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 - Thorne Bay Volunteer EMS Squad 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 Honoring - 2005 - 2006 Alaska Aces Hockey Team Representative(s) Meyer Senator(s) Cowdery, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Sherri Jackson Representative(s) Rokeberg Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Will Watson Representative(s) Rokeberg Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Steve Gervel Representative(s) Rokeberg Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Dee Essert Representative(s) Rokeberg Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3306 Honoring - The Borealis Bullseyes Junior Olympic Rifle Team Representative(s) Meyer Senator(s) Cowdery, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Tiffany Lebahn Representative(s) Gatto Senator(s) Green, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Kay Love Representative(s) Gatto Senator(s) Green, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Judith J. Onslow Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Representative(s) Hawker Senator(s) Bunde, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Yelena Bakulina Representative(s) Gardner Senator(s) Bunde, Ellis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Midnight Sun Family Learning Center, Sara Cannon, Robyn Hall, Megan Kramer and Audrey Perl 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 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3307 Honoring - Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Representative(s) Cissna Senator(s) Davis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Spc. Jacob Eugene Melson Senator(s) Green, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Ronald E. Rebarchek Senator(s) Green, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Marcelle Louise Emerson 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 - Janet Elvene Tanner League 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 - Carol Jensen 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 In Memoriam - Betty Lou Hart 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 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3308 In Memoriam - Angelene Joy Bunde 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 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. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, Senate Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, and Senate Pages Senator(s) Cowdery, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business HB 107 The reconsideration on 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" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3309 HB 442 The reconsideration on 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 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 not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 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 16 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for school districts operating statewide residential educational programs; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 41 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(JUD) "An Act relating to minimum periods of imprisonment for the crime of assault in the fourth degree committed on school grounds, on a school bus, at a school-sponsored event, or at certain school district administration offices" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3310 HB 107 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 240 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 377 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(L&C) "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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 426 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN) "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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 475 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 475(CRA)(efd fld S) "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 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3311 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 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; and relating to the public employees' defined benefit deferred compensation program" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 484 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 484(FIN) "An Act allowing for revenue received from issuance of additional entry permits to be appropriated for reimbursement to salmon fishery associations" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 23 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 41, relating to certain sentences for assault in the fourth degree, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 33 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 16, relating to funding for school districts operating secondary school boarding programs, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3312 SCR 34 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 1:00 p.m., May 8, 2006. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate May 2006 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3313 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 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 May 08 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- Time Change -- + HB 109 SCREENING NEWBORN FOR HEARING/AUDIOLOGIST + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 08 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + HB 316 EXTEND BOARD OF GOVERNORS ABA ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 365 & HB 366 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 2006-05-07 Senate Journal Page 3314 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 414 May 08 Monday Beltz 211 9:30 AM HB 414 INTERCEPTION OF MINOR'S COMMUNICATIONS