Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-03-09 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0503 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 9, 2007 Fifty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Green at 10:00 a.m. The Senate was convened for the purpose of a technical session. Senator Elton, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Report Required by Legislative Resolve No. 38, 2006 from Senator Stevens, Chair Task Force to Assess Public Reporting of Health Care Associated Infections Standing Committee Reports SB 90 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 90 "An Act relating to the senior care program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Thomas, Cowdery. 2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0504 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 93 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to licensed professional counselors; and relating to the unlicensed use of the title 'professional counselor.'" Signing do pass: Senator Ellis, Chair; Senators Bunde, Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Elton, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 12, 2007. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:02 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0505 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 13 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 15 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 09 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 12 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 81 EXTEND BOARD OF MIDWIVES += HB 18 POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL & OTHER EDUC. PROG. + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 13 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 59 BROADCASTING PROMOTING CHARITABLE GAMING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM -- Time Change -- + Senate Bill: PERS Cost Share <Pending Introduction & Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0506 FINANCE (continued) Mar 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Senate Bill: Retirement Systems Technical Clarifications <Pending Introduction & Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 16 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 09 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 12 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 27 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY + SB 87 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY = SB 62 TASK FORCE ON HEALTH CARE INFECTIONS = SB 76 TUITION FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN Mar 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 37 APPROP: BIOSCIENCE FACILITY UAF Confirmation Hearings: Board of Dental Examiners: Dr. David Eichler, Cheryl Fellenberg, Dr. Arne Pihl, Dr. Newell Walther Board of Education & Early Development: Patrick Shier Board of Marital & Family Therapy: Dr. Larry Severson State Medical Board: Dr. Jean Tsigonis Board of Nursing: Beth Farnstrom, Joanne Smith Board of Examiners In Optometry: Dr. Jeffrey Gonnason Board of Pharmacy: Dirk White Professional Teaching Practices Commission: Cindy Lou Aillaud, Jeffrey Hebard, Michael Husa, Eddy Jeans Board of Social Work Examiners: Paulette Schuerch Mar 16 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0507 JUDICIARY Mar 12 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- += SB 13 BAN CONSULTING CONTRACTS WITH LEGISLATORS += SB 64 DISCLOSURES & ETHICS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 14 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 78 MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW TINTING += SB 89 ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF GANG PROBATIONER + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 7 FELONS' RIGHT TO VOTE += SB 36 SENTENCING FOR ALCOHOL-RELATED CRIMES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 13 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 99 POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP + SB 18 PROPERTY FORECLOSURES AND EXECUTIONS + HB 108 BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 97 ALASKA NATIVE ART IDENTIFICATION SEALS += SB 101 GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORS Mar 14 Wednesday Barnes 124 3:00 PM -- Note Location & Time Change -- + Joint w/ (H) Labor & Commerce Confirmation Hearings: Emil Notti, Commissioner of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Clark "Click" Bishop, Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development Kate Giard, Regulatory Commission of AK Mar 15 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 99 POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP += SB 18 PROPERTY FORECLOSURES AND EXECUTIONS += HB 108 BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS Overview: Current Challenges to Women in the Workplace ---------------------------------------- 2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0508 RESOURCES Mar 09 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 12 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Governor's Appointments, Confirmation Hearings: Department Commissioner: Denby Lloyd Dept. of Fish and Game Big Game Commercial Services Board: Leif Wilson SB 109 OIL & GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Presentations Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Presentation: Part I by DNR, DOR SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 16 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Presentation: Part II by DNR, DOR = SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 13 Tuesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM + Confirmation Hearing: State Commission for Human Rights: Karen Rhoades Alaska Public Offices Commission: Shirley Dean + SB 92 LIMITED LICENSE IGNITION INTERLOCK + SB 33 DNA FROM PERSONS CHARGED WITH FELONIES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 15 Thursday Beltz 211 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0509 TRANSPORTATION Mar 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 12 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Department Budget Detail Mar 19 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Department Budget Detail ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:30 AM + Corrections Budget Presentation of the Governor's Amendments ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM -- Time Change -- Postsecondary Education Commission FY'08 Proposed Budget Overview Mar 16 Friday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM -- Time Change -- Dept of Education & Early Development FY'08 Proposed Budget Mar 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM Dept of Education & Early Development FY'08 Proposed Budget ---------------------------------------- 2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0510 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:00 PM + DEC Budget Discussion of Governor's Budget Amendments ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 13 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Budget Detail ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM Department Budget Detail Mar 22 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Department Budget Detail Apr 05 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Department Budget Close-Out ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 13 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Budget Detail Mar 20 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Budget Detail ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Mar 14 Wednesday Beltz 211 12:00 PM Overview by Major General Craig Campbell FY'08 Proposed Budget Mar 20 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- 2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0511 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 13 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM FY'08 Proposed Budget Mar 20 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM FY'08 Proposed Budget Mar 22 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM FY'08 Proposed Budget ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 19 Monday Beltz 211 8:00 AM -- Meeting Canceled -- Department Budget Detail Mar 20 Tuesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM + Department Budget Detail Apr 02 Monday Beltz 211 8:00 AM -- Meeting Canceled -- Department Budget Close-Out Apr 03 Tuesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM + Department Budget Close-Out ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Mar 15 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Budget Detail Mar 22 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Budget Detail ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 15 Thursday Beltz 211 8:00 AM DOT/PF Budget 2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0512 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES (continued) Mar 29 Thursday Beltz 211 8:00 AM DOT/PF Budget ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Mar 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM Budget Overview by President Hamilton -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Budget Detail Mar 22 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM Budget Detail Mar 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM Budget Detail ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION Mar 09 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Truancy and Dropouts Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Mar 13 Tuesday Barnes 124 3:00 PM Committee Orientation Geoduck Regulation Report Proposed Regulation Changes by the Local Boundary Commission ---------------------------------------- 2007-03-09 Senate Journal Page 0513 JOINT COMMITTEES (continued) LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 15 Thursday House Finance 519 8:00 AM Status of Contracts Procurement Request Executive Session ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS Mar 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM "Filling the Need: Complementary Medicine Workforce" Apr 18 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM "Filling the Need: Other Forms of Health Care" May 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM "Week of the Uninsured: Alaska's Workforce" ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Mar 19 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator